Description
Seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant on a contract basis to support attorneys in various legal tasks, ensuring efficient case management and document preparation. You will also leverage your administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office to maintain organized records and assist with communication. With a focus on accuracy and detail, your role will contribute significantly to the success of our legal team and the satisfaction of our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Producing, editing and formatting legal documents
- Filing Court documents, both electronic and in-person at Clerk’s offices
- Obtaining and reviewing court orders, commissions and other documents
- Assisting in developing standard operating procedures
- Managing and distributing correspondence
- Serving as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders
- Managing Court Examiner relationships and processing of bills
- Managing scheduling of meetings and court calendar
- Coordinating of the filing of court reports, including but not limited to, Initials, Annuals and Testimonies
- Managing and coordinating databases, case management systems, case files, attorney correspondence and dockets
- Performance of occasional work outside of standard work hours, sometimes with little notice
Requirements:
- Four-year college degree, experience may be substituted for education
- At least 5 years’ prior administrative experience
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to compose, proof and edit correspondence and documents
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to master new technology
- Strong research skills, including internet research
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
