We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to assist with a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Legal Assistant Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)
- Legal Assistant: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person