Legal Assistant

<Job Summary>

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH NO FAULT INSURANCE
Join our dynamic legal team as a dedicated Legal Assistant, where your organizational prowess and legal knowledge will drive efficiency and support across a variety of practice areas. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with attorneys, manage complex legal documents, and contribute to impactful cases. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will be essential in maintaining smooth operations within a fast-paced law office environment.

<Duties>

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling, correspondence, and file management.
• Assist with legal research using tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, and iManage to gather pertinent case information.
• Draft, review, proofread, and format legal documents such as complaints, summons, contracts, pleadings, and memoranda with precision.
• Manage legal case files and document management systems to ensure accurate organization and easy retrieval of case materials.
• Conduct thorough document review and data entry for various legal matters including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more.
• Support litigation processes through document review, trial preparation, and coordination of discovery materials.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, transcription, proofreading, and maintaining organized records in compliance with firm policies.
• Coordinate communication via phone with clients, courts, vendors, and other stakeholders while demonstrating professional phone etiquette.
• Assist with project management tasks related to ongoing cases or legal initiatives to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

<Requirements>

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a law office setting with familiarity across multiple practice areas including personal injury law, civil/criminal or litigation support.
• Strong research skills utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, PCLaw or similar legal research tools for case analysis and legal writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal case management software such as iManage or document management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail.
• Experience with legal administrative tasks including data entry, filing systems, document review and proofreading.
• Knowledge of UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) law and familiarity with project management principles is a plus.
• Strong clerical experience combined with excellent phone etiquette and organizational skills to support the team effectively.
• Ability to perform legal research accurately while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Join us in delivering exceptional legal support that empowers our attorneys to serve clients effectively! This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their paralegal expertise across diverse areas of law within a collaborative environment committed to professional growth.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with no fault insurance?

Work Location: In person