Vacancy caducado!
Two small law firms are seeking Paralegal/Experienced Legal Assistant(s) with experience.
Candidates must have an understanding of the Court system. Candidates must be able to work independently and have excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational and time management skills. Skillset: Drafting documents and some pleadings, memos, managing calendar, administrative assistance, and organizing documents.
Job Type: Part-time and/or Full-time
Job Duties include:
Opening new files and closing old files
Organizing and updating existing files
Preparing/organizing files for court
Drafting correspondence and some legal pleadings
Prepare GAL's written reports to court
Filing, copying, faxing, scanning
Answering phones
Scheduling appointments
Interrogatories/Civil Discovery Requests
Notating time for billable hours.
Our ideal candidate works well with others, and will have 2 years' Paralegal or legal assistant experience; have knowledge of the legal system and basic civil discovery procedures in context of family law; experience in record keeping and document retention; highly organized; proficient in MS Office; possess an ability to multitask; poised under pressure; and able to work in a fast paced environment. "Nuturing" skills are helpful.
The firms are willing to train candidates who display the aptitude for legal work or generally astute and resourceful.
Please send resumes for consideration.
Vacancy caducado!