CCS Law is looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to support our family law and civil practice areas. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney to ensure effective case management of our Family Law files, as well as other practice areas.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high volume of cases on a daily basis with varying deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, who frequently are experiencing a high amount of personal stress.
- Prepare from attorney dictation pleadings, correspondence and other documents.
- Monitor case throughout lifecycle, including deadlines and preparation of necessary filings.
- Type up and file legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls, respond timely to emails and greet visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars.
REQUIREMENTS
- Two year legal assistant or Paralegal certificate or diploma preferred. High school diploma or G.E.D. and two years of full-time legal assistant, office assistance, or court clerk paid work experience also considered.
- Proven working experience as legal assistant, legal secretary or court clerk.
- 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, or ability to learn case management software
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Successfully pass criminal history background check which includes fingerprinting.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Legal Assistant Certification or Paralegal Degree.
- Family Law Experience
HOURS
- Position is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am -4:30 pm. Schedule may vary based upon business needs and supervisor discretion, and hybrid work option is available after initial probationary period. Health and retirement benefits available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person