Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks in support of firm attorneys. You will work under the supervision of attorneys in a dynamic office with a busy litigation caseload. The goal is to enable the attorneys to better represent clients, and promote an organized and efficient office with respect to case management and administrative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to firm attorneys
• Answer phone calls, emails, draft letters, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
• Perform initial screening of clients
• Organize and file case documents in a timely and accurate manner
• File pleadings with Superior and Probate Courts
• Prepare Retainer Agreements

Skills

• Proficiency in English
• Outstanding time management, organizational and typing skills
• Ability to multitask and be comfortable dealing with a diverse group of people
• Knowledge of MS 365 Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, etc)
• Working knowledge of Family Law Software, and TimeSlips legal billing software is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person