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 and appointments with clients, witnesses etc.
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Conduct investigations and research
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Work on nonprofit activities in the office

Skills

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy
• Program leadership
• Proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organisational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Work in a law office or legal certification: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person