Paralegal Legal Assistant Legal Secretary

About This Role

This role supports attorneys in providing outstanding legal representation and exceptional client service within a leading family law firm. It suits motivated individuals eager to make a difference in clients' lives and build a long-term career in the legal profession.

Responsibilities

• Professionally greet clients and visitors
• Answer incoming telephone calls and accurately relay messages
• Schedule appointments and assist with client communications
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and third parties
• Help ensure every client receives exceptional service throughout their case
• Prepare, draft, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare documents for filing with courts and other agencies
• Maintain organized electronic and physical client files
• Calendar hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments
• Assist attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, and other litigation support
• Perform electronic filing with courts
• Organize files and legal documents
• Process incoming and outgoing mail
• Scan, copy, and distribute documents
• Perform general administrative duties and assist with special projects as assigned
• Enter billable time into the firm's timekeeping software on the same day work is performed
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the firm's case management software
• Maintain accurate records and documentation

Requirements

• Strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational skills
• Professionalism
• Strong desire to build a successful career in the legal profession
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Nice to have:

• Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a law firm
• Family law or litigation experience

Benefits

• Productivity bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Roth retirement option
• 95-99% employer-paid medical insurance for employees (depending on state), plus buy-up options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Optional Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage