What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Hinkle Shanor LLP?
We are seeking a self motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop relevant case information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary (5 years of experience preferred)
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- High School Diploma (Associate's Degree or higher preferred)
All candidates are required to submit a cover letter and resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- This position is not remote. Are you able to work on site if an employment offer is made to you?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albuquerque, NM 87109: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000