Join our legal services team for an exciting role that’s perfect for a legal assistant/paralegal to handle exceptional work across multiple personal injury and probate attorneys. As a current team of five paralegals and legal assistants, we’re seeking to expand by adding another team member to help us manage cases.
This job is perfect for you if you —
1. Have at least 1 year experience in probate law.
2. Have at least 1 year experience in personal injury law.
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3. Have at least 1 year experience in either probate or personal injury law.
Schedule:
Mon-Friday, and available during the business hours of 9am-6pm EST. Mustnt be located outside of North, Central or South America.
This project will require at minimum dedication of 35 hours a week, potential for more depending on how well you perform. And we bill for our work on an hourly basis so you must be okay with entering your time entries after every single task, as you go.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the senior paralegal with maintaining case status reports, including identifying tasks that are delayed or need attention.
• Draft and e-file legal documents from templates, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and maintained.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other legal professionals as needed.
• Perform legal research and gather information to support case development.
• Handle routine administrative tasks, such as answering phones.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working in a law firm is a PLUS.
• Intermediate understanding of probate, personal injury, and litigation processes is a PLUS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software (e.g., Clio, Lawmatics).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed, is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Characteristics:
• Eager to learn and grow within the legal field.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Adaptable and able to handle changing priorities and demands.
• Proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail.
We work with up to 6 lawyers at once. You must be fast with computers and be comfortable with switching between tasks and projects throughout the day. This position is perfect for someone who is organized and dedicated to managing their own case load with minimal direction.
Hourly Range: $8.00-$10.00
Posted On: August 19, 2024 23:28 UTC
Category: Paralegal Services
Skills:Draft Correspondence, Legal Calendaring, Legal Documentation, Document Review, Legal Writing, Legal Drafting, Draft Documentation, Legal Assistance, Legal, File Documentation
Skills: Draft Correspondence, Legal Calendaring, Legal Documentation, Document Review, Legal Writing, Legal Drafting, Draft Documentation, Legal Assistance, Legal, File Documentation
Country: United States
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