LEGAL ASSISTANT & FILE CLERK

Sheridan Lawyers is seeking a bilingual LEGAL ASSISTANT to join our growing firm, home to two vibrant and bustling law offices in West Chester and Kennett Square, Chester County.

Title —Legal Assistant (bilingual required)

Department —Criminal Defense and Family Law

Schedule — Part-Time

Salary Range — Based on Experience

Responsibilities —

· Answer incoming phone calls

· Maintain attorney schedule

· Translating all Spanish speaking client consults, meetings, and phone calls (fluent Spanish required)

· Schedule new client consultations, client/attorney meetings, calls, and conferences

· Guide clients through intake process

· Send potential client fee agreement and trust request post consult

· Scan attorney consult notes into client e-file

· Onboarding new clients & update status in Clio Grow/Clio Manage

· Create new client folder and subfolder

· Maintain all client files and ensure files are up-to-date at all times

· Document drafting

· Respond timely to client communications in Clio, email and phone calls

· Meet with attorney daily to review criminal task/to do list and provide case updates

· Send additional trust requests as case status change

· Process in-person or phone payments

· Send client reminders for payments due, and all scheduled court appearances/deadlines

· Process mail and file all correspondence, new court filings and documents in client folder and Clio portal using standardized naming convention

· Assist clients with ARD/RPP applications

· Schedule expert witnesses for court hearings

· Draft and submit continuance requests

· Prepare attorney files for court

· Ensure client file is in correct office location for attorney

· Enter client expenses, including filing fees, into Clio

· Track billable and non-billable time in Clio

· Docket research and letter requests

· Bank deposits

· Other duties as assigned

Location —West Chester & Kennett Square

Interested candidates can send their resumes to the talent department at Shalene@sheridanlawyers.com. For more information visit www.sheridanlawyers.com.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• Travel

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chester, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person