Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the criminal division at Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove.
This role is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to step into a criminal team.
Experience preferred but not required.
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting their Attorneys by providing a broad range of administrative and clerical duties. This position requires the right combination of being detail oriented, being task motivated, and having the ability to thrive in the fast-paced legal industry.
Responsibilities and Duties
Maintaining electronic and hard copy client files.
Responding to and resolving client inquiries and questions.
Document management: drafting, proofing and editing legal documents and correspondence.
Calendaring deadlines and appointments.
Answers and transfers phone calls, when necessary.
Retrieves information as requested from records, email, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
Review of videos, Ringcam Videos, bodycam, dashcam
Qualifications:
Highschool Diploma / GED required.
Strong research and communication skills.
Technology savvy Proficient data entry skills utilizing multiple software/programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
Ability to work independently.