What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Confidential?
Compensation will depend on experience. If interested, please reply to this listing with a cover letter and resume.
A Vancouver, Washington, attorney is seeking a part-time legal assistant.
The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office. They must have the ability to prioritize and multitask. They must have excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented, and be able to complete tasks accurately with minimal supervision. They must have strong verbal and written communication skills. They must also have the ability to maintain confidentiality under all circumstances. A successful candidate must be willing to roll up their sleeves and join in any task to help a small office succeed.
Legal Assistant and Reception Duties:
Answer calls, present well to clients and potential clients
Read, evaluate importance and respond to email correspondence
Administer client conflict check
Open client files
Keep client files organized
Draft basic correspondence
Type up and file basic legal documents
File pleadings with court clerk
Copy and mail out finalized pleadings and correspondence
Calendar hearings and client appointments, as well as other events
Communicate case progress with clients
Maintain contact list
Monitor deadlines
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Experience:
- Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal drafting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Vancouver, WA 98663: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
