Paralegal/Legal Secretary/Assistant

We are looking for a family law Paralegal/Legal Secretary for a small practice to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of attorneys and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency. Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to two lawyers
Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, and colleagues
Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
Preserve an updated case record system
Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Maintain and update inventories of contact details
Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders Skills
Proven experience as legal secretary preferable but not necessary
Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.)
Proficiency in English
Outstanding time-management and typing skills
Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $11.00 - $21.00 per hour