Legal Assistant

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a passion for the legal field. This role is essential in providing support to attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice. The Legal Assistant will assist in various tasks, including document preparation, research, and case management.

Duties

1. Document preparation: Drafting, proofreading, and filing legal documents, such as contracts, wills, and court pleadings.
2. File management: Maintaining and organizing files, including case files and transcripts.
3. Communication: Responding to client inquiries, answering phones, and taking and delivering messages.
4. Scheduling: Coordinating meetings, court dates, and appearances.
5. Research: Performing legal and background research when requested.
6. Trial/hearing support: Preparing and organizing documents and exhibits for legal files, and coordinating the appearance of witnesses.
7. Administrative tasks: Maintaining calendars and making photocopies.
8. Support Paralegals: Providing administrative assistance with all aspects of office and legal matters.
9. General administrative and clerical duties, from answering phones to filing and making copies.
10. Maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and completing documents.
11. Managing, organizing, and collating legal documents.
12. Conducting legal research.
13. Communicating with clients, counsel, and court officials.
14. Recording file billing.
15. Establishing, implementing, and improving existing workflows and administrative procedures.

Experience

1. Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Proficient in using Lexis-Nexis for research purposes.
4. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely.
5. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
6. Experience in proofreading documents for accuracy and clarity.

We welcome candidates who are eager to learn and grow within the legal field while contributing positively to our team. If you possess the required skills and are looking for an opportunity to advance your career as a Legal Assistant, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person