Modern Legal PC is a civil litigation firm, focusing on real estate and business law, with an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant. The position

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will:

• Possess two to five (2-5) years of experience working in civil litigation, preferably.
• Be experienced with a law firm setting and the general flow of civil litigation.
• Possess excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Be able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with good judgment.
• Be able to accurately transcribe and copy information.
• Be able to demonstrate and work with strong attention to detail.
• Be fluent in Spanish.
• Be able to communicate with professionalism and demonstrate strong listening skills.
• Be able to organize and manage one’s own work and tasks to complete them independently and work well as part of a team.
• Be able to quickly learn and efficiently navigate software programs, including the Firm’s practice management software.
• Retain and execute company policies and procedures.
• Be dependable.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook specifically.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The position will be expected to:

• Facilitate all aspects of document management.
• Adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.
• File, copy, index, and prepare documents for attorney review.
• Assist the attorney with drafting, proofreading, and formatting correspondence.
• Set up meetings, appointments, and reminders.
• Correspond professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Prepare documents for service and filing.
• Organize one's own work, appropriately prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
• Type quickly and accurately (50 wpm preferred).
• Assist with client onboarding.
• Carry out other tasks that may be assigned as needed.

The position is in-office, full-time Monday through Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. The hourly wage for the position is $18.00 - $25.00 per hour commensurate with experience and includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.

If interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter describing why the position interests you. Applications submitted without following the above instructions may be omitted from consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fresno, CA 93704: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person