We are a small fast paced office looking for a self motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. 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.
- Quickly and accurately type and edit correspondence and legal documents
- Answer phones and emails
- Screen calls, take messages, and provide client with case status updates
- Maintain electronic document management
- Order and organize medical records and itemized bills
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
- Ability to schedule appointments, meetings, Depositions, Mediations, Zoom hearings, etc.
- Transcribe and proofread legal documents
- Indexing and updating demand binders
Skills
- Prior experience working as a legal assistant or legal secretary preferred
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Must be detailed oriented
- Must be able to multi-task and work independently
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English, Spanish is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person