Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Overview
We are urgently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, including Immigration Law, Civil Law, and more. The ideal candidate will be passionate about legal research, document management, and providing exceptional administrative support to attorneys and clients alike. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to develop their legal expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to excellence and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case preparation by conducting legal research.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage case files through document management systems, ensuring accurate filing and easy retrieval of information.
• Conduct thorough document review and data entry to support litigation, application filings, and other legal matters.
• Support project management tasks by coordinating deadlines, scheduling meetings, and maintaining organized workflows across various practice areas.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering phones with professional etiquette, managing calendars, preparing reports, and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Assist in client interviews and maintain effective communication to facilitate smooth case progression.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of diverse legal areas including Immigration Law, and General Civil Law.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents; keen proofreading and transcription abilities to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with document review processes and familiarity with contracts and document management systems.
• Strong clerical experience including data entry, filing systems, administrative support tasks, and phone etiquette.
• Project management skills to coordinate deadlines and facilitate communication across teams effectively. Join our team to contribute your legal expertise while growing professionally in a supportive environment that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning!

Work Location: In person