Legal Assistant / Paralegal

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, likes a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload, knowledge of State and Federal deadlines and local rules, and experience in civil litigation (insurance defense a plus). Duties include: legal calendaring, transcription/heavy typing, preparation and formatting of documents in Microsoft Word- including discovery, correspondence, pleadings, tables of contents/tables of authority, answering telephones, taking messages, reminding attorneys of upcoming appointments, calendaring depositions and meetings, subpoenaing medical and business records, assistance with trial preparation and related trial calendaring, and providing assistance to other staff during absences or vacation. Must be flexible, organized, able to work under pressure with limited supervision, and a self-starter who can prioritize assignments. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, which will become a hybrid remote schedule after training period. Pay is $28+/hour (depending on experience). Benefits include sick, PTO, medical, dental, vision and 401k.