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Dixon Law

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Dixon Law, LLC &ndash; Birmingham, AL (Hybrid)About Us Dixon Law, LLC is a growing solo law firm focused on family law and criminal defense. We handle high-stakes, often sensitive matters and are committed to responsive, client-focused representation.Position Overview We are seeking a reliable, organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support day-to-day operations and help ensure excellent service to our clients. This role is ideal for someone who can manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with clients, and maintain strong attention to detail.Responsibilities<ul><li>Communicate with clients regarding case status, scheduling, and document needs</li><li>Draft and format legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence</li><li>File documents with courts (e-filing and in-person as needed)</li><li>Manage attorney calendar, deadlines, and court dates</li><li>Maintain and organize case files (digital and physical)</li><li>Assist with trial preparation and hearing materials</li><li>Handle general administrative tasks as needed</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Prior legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred (3+ years a plus, not required)</li><li>Experience in family law or criminal defense strongly preferred</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines</li><li>Professional and empathetic when working with clients</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (experience with legal software is a plus)</li></ul>Work Environment<ul><li>Hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and remote work)</li><li>Flexible, small-team environment</li><li>Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility</li></ul>Compensation<ul><li>Pay negotiable based on experience</li><li>Flexible work structure</li></ul>Pay: $16.00 - $30.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Opportunities for advancement</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Associate (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Stupar & Bartell, S.C.

Downtown law firm looking for a part-time or full-time legal assistant/paralegal. Knowledge/understanding of Legal terminology and procedures is required, and prior experience in a law firm. Experience in Creditor Rights, Bankruptcy, and Foreclosure law preferred.Responsibilities include working with attorneys to prepare pleadings and related legal documents necessary to complete litigation, contacting courts to schedule hearings, and maintaining client files. Primary work will be in Creditor Rights, Bankruptcy, and Foreclosure areas.Candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proofreading skills, be detail-oriented, can multitask, work independently, and prioritize work assignments.Salary commensurate with experience.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Office of the Federal Public Defender, Districts of Colorado and Wyoming

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Colorado seeks a full-time legal assistant/paralegal to join our office. We operate under authority of the Criminal Justice Act (18 U.S.C. &sect; 3006A), representing individuals unable to afford counsel and prosecuted in our federal courts. Our office is committed to serving the distinct needs of our clients with a diverse group of dedicated professionals. Applicants of any race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, veteran status, and other status protected by law are welcome. For more information about our office, visit our website: https://co.fd.org/. Job Description: This position is fully funded. Legal assistants provide secretarial and clerical support to staff attorneys representing indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in the United States District Court, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Routine duties include maintaining attorneys&rsquo; calendars; arranging attorney-client meetings and telephone calls; filing pleadings with appropriate courts using CM/ECF systems; organizing case files and handling case management functions as assigned; receiving and routing incoming telephone calls and mail; delivering and collecting documents from the courts; and performing other secretarial functions as assigned.Legal assistants with knowledge of the above may be promoted to paralegal and will be expected to draft pleadings and correspondence for attorneys; proofread attorney-drafted pleadings for content, grammar, and punctuation; utilize knowledge of legal terminology; communicate and coordinate with retained experts; research case law and cite check on behalf of attorneys; analyze records and files to offer case-related recommendations; prepare summaries of discovery, exhibits, and other case-related materials; compile trial notebooks, exhibits, and files; create electronic pleadings indexes; track case lists and upcoming deadlines; assist in all aspects of case preparation; develop relationships with clients by answering general inquiries (e.g. information regarding case status and court appearances) according to office policy; attend court appearances to observe hearings, track exhibits, take notes, and provide feedback; anticipate the needs of the legal team and completing tasks without formal direction; attend trainings; train members of the office and CJA panel on best practices for completing the aforementioned duties; and perform other similar or related duties that are consistent with the general level of the position and responsibilities described.Our office environment is positive, collaborative, and client-centered, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The office has a telework policy that permits employees to work at home up to two days per week.Requirements and Qualifications: All applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. To qualify for and receive compensation as a legal assistant, applicants must have a minimum of two years of general office experience and one to three years of specialized legal assistant experience. To qualify for and receive compensation as a senior legal assistant, applicants must have two years of general experience and four years of specialized experience. Senior legal assistants are eligible for promotion to paralegal after one year. To qualify for and receive compensation as a paralegal, a candidate must have three years of general office experience, three years of specialized experience, and one year of experience at a Federal Public Defender office.Proficiency in Word and Excel for Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat is required. Attention to detail, strong proofreading skills, and superior organizational skills are required. Applicants must have the ability to communicate/collaborate with others, to adapt to change, and to prioritize and multitask. Experience with criminal litigation, marking briefs, generating table of contents and authorities, and CM/ECF and electronic case filing is preferred but not required.Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Employment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, including an FBI name and fingerprint check.Salary and Benefits: This is an &ldquo;Excepted Appointment&rdquo; full-time position with federal benefits and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications within the range of JSP Grade 9 ($68,819 - $89,470) and JSP Grade 11 ($83,265- $108,251). Among the many benefits are the Federal Employees Retirement System, the Thrift Savings Plan (401k), paid annual and sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and health, life, disability, long-term care, dental, and vision insurance. Salary is payable only by direct deposit.How to Apply: Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume, in .pdf format, to Veronica Knights, Personnel Administrator, at employment@cofpd.org. Subject Reference should be Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position &ndash; Denver.Due to the volume of applications expected, this office will only communicate with candidates who are selected for an interview. No inquiries or telephone calls, please. Position announced April 6, 2026, and open until filled. The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer.Pay: $68,819.00 - $108,251.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80202

Bergman APC

Small law office has an opening for an entry-level Legal Assistant for a 90 day internship / probationary period. We specialize in Trust and Estates law, including estate planning, probate and trust administration and need daily administrative support Monday to Friday during business hours. 5-10 hrs per week to start. No nights, weekends, or overtime required.We are looking for a self motivated Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, expense entry and electronic file maintenance support to the law firm. The ideal candidate will have graduated from college and have prior office experience.Candidates that demonstrate integrity, practical/common sense and strong interpersonal, organizational, speaking and writing skills will have growth potential to receive further substantive training for a paralegal position (if desired).Responsibilities<ul><li>Open new matters</li><li>Bookkeeping expense entry</li><li>Electronic file records maintenance / organization for accounting, new prospects and client matters</li><li>Send appointment requests and update firm's calendar and contacts, as requested by attorney</li><li>Communicate/Follow up with clients to gather signatures, documents and information, as requested by attorney</li><li>Draft retainer agreements, basic legal documents and correspondence</li><li>E-file and electronically or mail serve legal documents</li></ul>Required Skills<ul><li>Proven work experience with a single employer for at least 1 year</li><li>Working knowledge using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts) and Adobe Acrobat. Computer literacy required.</li><li>Willingness to learn how to use various software programs for bookkeeping, data entry for legal documents, e-filing, postage. Prior law firm experience is a plus.</li><li>Interest in learning and applying legal procedures, office protocols, and court filing systems</li><li>Proficiency in English - spoken and written</li></ul>For consideration, please apply by sending your resume, with a cover letter confirming your understanding that this is a 90-day internship. Partial and incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not call or email the law firm directly.Job Type: InternshipPay: Up to $18.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Please confirm your understanding that you are applying for a 90-day internship. </li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Associate (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Microsoft Office and PDF editor: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Culver City, CA 90232 (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Culver City, CA 90232

Legal Assistant /Paralegal Trainee

Events and Exhibitions

Job descriptionThe ideal candidate must have the following qualifications.Immediately AvailableFluent English and Arabic.Functional tasks.<ul><li>Assist the Lawyers within the firm with all administrative tasks.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Plan the Lawyers daily appointments</li><li>Dealing with the Dubai Courts system and the courts system in general.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Dealing with the public prosecution system</li><li>⁠ ⁠Registration of lawsuits.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Recording appeals and appeals.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Follow up and migrate sessions.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Preparing the daily session schedule.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Follow up on appeals and appeals dates.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Taking advertising procedures, whether in newspapers, judgments, or execution documents.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Register warnings and agencies with the notary public</li><li>⁠ ⁠Direct execution files.</li><li>⁠ ⁠Review government departments, especially the Ministry of Labor and the Land Department.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED6,000.00 - AED10 000 per monthJob Type: Full-timePay: AED6,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Legal : 4 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Admin Assistant/Paralegal

Tenn And Tenn, PA

About us:Hiring Immediately ! Personal Injury paralegal/ litigation assistant.Job pay based upon experience ( $23-$40)Manchester law firm is seeking apart time or full time, experienced Legal Assistant/paralegal for personal injury cases. General administrative work as well as Litigation experience / Personal injury experience is required.<ul><li>Competitive Pay based on experience as a paralegal/ legal assistant.</li></ul>Qualifications - Legal Assistant / Paralegal:<ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm in a related role such as a Legal Secretary / Assistant/ Office manager</li><li>Previous Litigation / Personal Injury Experience is required</li><li>Previous experience as a Paralegal is highly preferred</li><li>Excellent technical skills a must</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office necessary</li><li>Must have strong organizational skills, proofreading skills, and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to prioritize assignments for multiple attorneys</li><li>Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: Up to $40.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Profit sharing</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Have you used personal injury case management software?</li><li>Do you live within 25 miles of Manchester, NH?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Personal Injury: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Personal Injury Legal Assistant / Paralegal

The Law Office of Michael J. Howell

SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS ONLYLaw firm (Trusts and Estates) on the South End of Hilton Head seeking Applicants to fill the position of Attorney's Assistant, Legal Assistant or Paralegal. Position is available for an immediate start date.Pay is on a sliding scale based upon actual experience. For example, an entry level paralegal with no actual law firm experience might be paid less than an experienced legal assistant with no Paralegal Certificate who has actual law firm experience.A Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Attorney's Assistant with actual experience (5 years or more) in Trusts and Estates would be considered for the highest rate of pay.Even without experience, the Employee will be incentivized and strong performance is appreciated and rewarded accordingly.Legal experience is helpful, but not required. Legal experience will however, increase the amount of pay offered. Previous office/administrative experience is preferred.Strong Work Ethic and Exceptional Organizational Skills are a must.Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30.Strong Receptionist/Client Relations skills are a must.Duties range from file organization, scanning, Word processing; phone calls/message triage; intake; scheduling; taking point on communications drafting and documents preparation; and taking part in signing conferences as a witness/notary; to name a few.South Carolina residency and South Carolina Voter Registration is required as Applicant will need to become a Notary Public. Candidates that are already Notary Publics will receive strong consideration.Familiarity with Windows software and Microsoft Word is a must.Familiarity with Timeslips software is helpful, but not required. However, familiarity with billable time and Timeslips software and timekeeping will put you up at the front of my consideration and will increase the rate of pay offered.Familiarity with the Probate Court will put you at the front of the line for consideration.Excellent written and verbal skills are a must. Professional appearance and demeanor is expected.Employee will assist and facilitate Attorneys in their day to day lives, handle personal, office and legal administrative tasks and operations and will also need to work well with Paralegals, Office Manager, and other Employees of the Firm.Title and pay will depend on actual qualifications and experience. For example, an entry level Paralegal with no law firm experience might begin as a Legal Assistant or Attorney's Assistant and work their way up before the firm actually designates them as a Paralegal. Alternatively, a Paralegal with law firm experience but no experience as a Trusts and Estates Paralegal might start off as a Legal Assistant or Attorney's Assistant and work their way up before the firm actually designates them as a Paralegal. It is also always possible for an Attorney's Assistant with years of Trusts and Estates firm experience but no Paralegal certificate, to make the highest rate of pay offered because of his or her ability to produce results.South Carolina residents only. Immediate availability. Please submit a Resume and at least 2 references. Please be prepared to explain any gaps in employment.We have an office Labrador named Maple, so the candidate must love dogs!This is an in office non-remote position. It is recommended that candidates live within the Hilton Head/Bluffton area.Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hourEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>law firm or corporate office: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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