Executive Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

<Job Overview>
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across a diverse range of practice areas, including criminal law, personal injury, and more.

Your proactive approach and organizational skills will help streamline case management, facilitate legal research, and ensure the smooth operation of our law office. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while supporting attorneys in delivering exceptional client service.

<Duties>

• Assist attorneys with legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and iManage to gather pertinent case law, statutes, and regulations across various practice areas such as UCC law, Workers' Compensation Law, Personal Injury Law, and Landlord-Tenant Law.
• Manage legal documents through document review, drafting contracts, proofreading, transcription, and ensuring accurate filing within document management systems.
• Support case management by organizing client files, entering data into PCLaw and other legal administrative software, and maintaining meticulous records of case activities.
• Conduct thorough legal research on complex topics like Tribal Law & Regulations or Patent Law to assist in case preparation.
• Prepare legal correspondence, briefs, pleadings, and other documents with precision and clarity.
• Coordinate interviews with clients or witnesses to gather essential information for ongoing cases.
• Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings or court dates, handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette, and performing general clerical tasks such as data entry and filing.

<Experience>

• Paralegal experience or prior legal administrative experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, patent law, tribal law & regulations, and workers’ compensation is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis; familiarity with document management systems like iManage is advantageous.
• Experience using legal case management software such as PCLaw; ability to handle data entry accurately and efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting correspondence and legal documents; keen proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy.
• Effective interviewing skills for client interactions; professional phone etiquette essential for communicating with clients and team members. Join us in a role that combines your passion for the law with your talent for organization! We value dedicated professionals eager to grow their expertise across multiple legal disciplines while supporting our mission to deliver outstanding legal services in a collaborative environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person