What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at STRONG LAW OFFICES?
We are looking for 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
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony (TRAINING PROVIDED)
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Transcribe, type up and file legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- We are willing train, however, work experience as legal assistant or legal secretary is helpful
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system is helpful
- 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $30
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