Paralegal Assistant

General Summary:

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will primarily be responsible for doing typing dictation, scheduling appointments, sending out Court notices, setting up client appointments, filing client documents within their files, and organizing case files. A candidate for this position must have a strong work ethic, have organizational skills and be able to multi-task, and be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven law firm.

There are no medical benefits.

Necessary Skills:

• Capable of typing a minimum of 65 wpm.
• Duties to perform: draft letters and pleadings, manage discovery, and prepare and manage other legal documents.
• Complete administrative duties as needed such as copying, emailing, and faxing documents, answering and directing phone calls, coordinating appointments, and managing the legal clientele.
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
• Must be able to do digital dictation through listening through headphones and typing the dictation as directed, at a minimum of 65 wpm.

Education/Experience:

• One-year of paralegal/legal assistance experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in a domestic relations law firm is welcomed.
• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Must be able to take constructive criticism, direction and work independently with little or no supervision
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as dictation skills are a must.

Please send cover letter and resume to Michael Tony at [email protected]

Base Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person