What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Dalal & Mehta?
Tired of working hard with little recognition? Want to have some say in how you help clients achieve their goals? Want to have the flexibility in your work schedule that the big firms don’t provide? If you are interested in joining a thriving small law firm that values you and your work, this may be the job for you.
We are an Immigration Law Firm with 2 branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to grow our team.
Our preferred candidate has:
· One (1) or more years’ experience in a law firm is a plus but not a requirement;
· A positive attitude;
· First-rate interpersonal skills;
· A comfortable style while on the phone with clients, opposing parties and court clerks;
· Experience managing calendars, creating and editing a variety of documents, and assembling and maintaining client files; and
· The ability to develop rapport with prospective clients and referral sources.
Required Skills:
· Fluent in Hindi or Gujarati.
. Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well;
· Excellent keyboarding skills, good spelling, grammar and attention to detail;
· Familiarity with Docketwise, Lawmatics,or other similar case management systems would be a plus but is not a requirement
· Experience in application preparation
· Ability to perform miscellaneous tasks
About the position:
This is a part-time entry-level position where you are expected to come in for 4-5 hours a day (depending on agreement). You will start with a 3-month probationary period with a salary of $13/hour. After passing said probationary period, your pay rate will be moved up to $15/hour.
Interview Process:
- First Phase: There will be either an In-Person or a Video Interview with the Managing Attorney scheduled for 15-30 minutes.
- Second Phase: After passing the 2nd phase, you will go through a 2-hour working interview where a task is given to you that should be completed within that time frame. Depending on your performance of the task, you will be called back for 1 last working interview which will still be for 2 hours.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Iselin, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location