What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal Family Law position at Carson, Clelland & Schreder, PLLP?
CCS Law is looking for a self motivated Legal assistant and/or Paralegal to support our family law practice. We welcome candidates who are interested in either full time or part time hours to apply. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney to ensure effective case management of our Family Law files.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high volume of cases on a daily basis with varying deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, who frequently are experiencing a high amount of personal stress.
- Prepare from attorney dictation pleadings, correspondence and other documents.
- Monitor case throughout lifecycle, including deadlines and preparation of necessary filings.
- Prepare and file legal documents and correspondence at the direction of attorneys
- Answer and direct phone calls, respond timely to emails and greet visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars.
REQUIREMENTS
- Two year legal assistant or Paralegal certificate or diploma preferred. High school diploma or G.E.D. and two years of full-time legal assistant, or court clerk paid work experience also considered.
- Proven working experience as legal assistant, legal secretary, court clerk, or comparable office experience.
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge, or ability to learn case management software
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Successfully pass criminal history background check which includes fingerprinting.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Legal Assistant Certification or Paralegal Degree.
- Family Law Experience
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
HOURS
- Schedule may vary based upon business needs and supervisor discretion. Health and retirement benefits available to full time candidates.
- After completion of a 6 month probationary period, the position can be hybrid with in office requirements on assigned days.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their Resume and Cover Letter to Kayla@carsoncs.net with the subject line listing their favorite Starbucks Order. Any applications made through really will not be considered.
Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55430
Salary : $35,000 - $55,000