What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at The Hogan Law Firm, LLC?
We are looking for a competent full-time Legal Assistant to help with the organization and running of the daily operations of our law office. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, reliable individual ,able to undertake a variety of law office/litigation support tasks, and be able to "think out side of the box."
Responsibilities:
- Main Duty: Answering phone and client intake.
- Handing Criminal cases ranging from driving citations to violent crimes at the state level.
- Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents.
- Investigate facts and interview witnesses.
- Filing Legal Pleadings.
- Record and store client information's utilizing a legal software system.
- Contacting clients about important deadlines.
- Handling Juvenile law cases.
- Assist with billing and invoicing clients.
Qualifications:
- Previous or other legal field is preferred, but experience in a business office is accepted.
- Familiarity with legal research is desired, but training is provided through course of employment.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast pace environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (You must be able to communicate with people from all levels of the community.)
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Extensive computer Skills.
- Experience with legal database software preferred but is not a deal breaker, because training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, be a team player and detail-oriented. We encourage and value community involvement. THIS IS NOT A WORK FROM HOME POSITION. If this describes you, please apply to join our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Milledgeville, GA 31061 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milledgeville, GA 31061: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17