Legal Assistant
About The Position
The Legal Assistant position will be responsible for performing general legal assistant and administrative duties, including but not limited to: Prepare and process legal documents, letters and forms from dictation or written format, such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, warrants and agreement Proofread, mail, fax, and/or arrange for delivery and pickup of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials Prepare e-file documents to meet court requirements, confirm specific fees needed, and follow-up to confirm court acceptance Notarize legal documents Examine status of files, daily reviews, releases, incoming mail, court docket to determine next course of action; update accordingly in file management software
Requirements
- Have solid written and verbal communication skills
- Are detail-oriented and organized
- Handle high work volume efficiently
- Able to multi-task upon request
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal certification and/or law firm experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process legal documents, letters and forms from dictation or written format, such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, warrants and agreement
- Proofread, mail, fax, and/or arrange for delivery and pickup of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
- Prepare e-file documents to meet court requirements, confirm specific fees needed, and follow-up to confirm court acceptance
- Notarize legal documents
- Examine status of files, daily reviews, releases, incoming mail, court docket to determine next course of action; update accordingly in file management software
Benefits
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- medical, dental, and life insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) program
- business casual work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
