Receptionist-Legal Assistant Jobs

Compensation

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

$15 - $17 hourly

Responsibilities

• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
• Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary
• Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events

Qualifications

• Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs
• Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
• Good writing and proofreading
• Answer the telephone
• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Use knowledge of the firm to help clients - Must understand what we do and what areas we service
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About Company

Small family law firm. Strong Covid-19 safety policies. Onsite and remote work is required. High-Speed internet connection at home and secure, private work area at home. Excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO) and opportunity for growth. This is a fast-moving work environment that requires the ability to think and move quickly and multitask. We have old-school, old-fashion work values, a non-office politics team, and high-tech tools and equipment. We have a team of all "A" players. We will only hire the best talent. We only want people that fit in with our core values and culture. We focus on customer service, teamwork, candor (open communication), forwardness, quality, and continuous learning. We will give you the tools and resources to succeed. You bring the skills, positive attitude, and initiative.