Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Boutique Family Law Firm looking for a self motivated Paralegal/Legal assistant. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorney and enhance office effectiveness.
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support attorney with trial/hearing preparation.
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
- Answer client phone calls.
- Maintain attorney contact lists.
- Monitor deadlines and juggle attorney calendars.
- Draft and prepare discovery questions and responses.
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
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
- Legal case management: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX 78205: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person