Legal Assistant - Now Hiring

Award-winning, close-knit estate planning and probate law firm seeking applicants for a full-time Legal Assistant position. We are looking for someone with a heart for helping people, as this job provides an opportunity to help our clients every day through challenging legal issues. The Legal Assistant works directly on the day-to-day management of client matters. The firm guides clients through tough legal issues and difficult times. The ideal candidate is someone with an interest in the legal profession and who is generally motivated to help people. A team mentality and excellent interpersonal skills are a must. The applicant needs to be detail-oriented and comfortable speaking on the phone with clients on a regular basis. Starting pay is $20/hr or BOE. Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Matching 401(k). Ready to Apply? Interested candidates should apply and complete the following required steps: Required - Provide a Cover letter containing the following: * What do you think it takes to be a stellar Legal Assistant * What you are looking for in a job * What you bring to the table (i.e. qualities that would be of value to our firm) Compensation: $20 hourly BOE Responsibilities: The Legal Assistant's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Organize, gather, and analyze information from clients * Help draft legal documents including pleadings, petitions, motions, and declarations * Help prepare correspondence * Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy * Build and maintain databases and files * Organize and track case files * Organize calendars and track upcoming court dates and deadlines * Collaborate with other support staff/attorneys within the firm to manage cases and assist clients with their legal matters Qualifications: * No legal experience is necessary. * Required qualifications include proficiency in writing, critical thinking, aptitude in the use of computers, and general clerical skills. * We are seeking someone who is interested in the legal profession with the ability to learn quickly. * While legal experience is not necessary, individuals with experience are welcome to apply. About Company The Werner Law Firm is a small, close-knit law firm dedicated to making the estate planning and probate process an easy one for our clients. Most people may only need to hire an attorney once or twice in their lives, and the idea of it can be daunting. We are blessed to be in an industry where we can help people directly every day in making their legal issues into understandable and smooth processes.