We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management for law firm that concentrates in family law and criminal defense.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony; organize discovery
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with court system, e-filing, and Timeslips
- 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: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- legal secretary: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person