Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

Seeking a Legal Assistant to work in an extremely busy and diverse legal practice. The candidate will be responsible for providing legal administrative and clerical support to attorneys in the areas of family law, litigation, real estate, business / transactional law and estate planning. Candidate’s duties include maintaining attorney’s schedule, client interaction, drafting legal documents, preparation of contractual and estate planning documents, opening and closing files, daily filing, file management and oversight, occasionally answering the law firm main phone line, and general office administrative tasks. Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (primarily Outlook and Word) required.
• Knowledge of Tabs III and Excel an asset.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Detailed oriented with superior proofreading skills.
• Communication skills - ability to listen and seek clarification when needed; provides feedback and responds to inquiries and calls in a timely fashion.
• Must be willing to work as a team with other support staff in the office.

Additional Information

• 3 years or more experience preferred
• Experience in business, estate planning and real estate law preferred
• Pay commensurate with experience and may be outside range provided
• Firm allows for flexible hours to accommodate busy lives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person