What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal position at Cordell & Cordell?
Cordell & Cordell has the benefits you'd expect from a large national firm. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional health care benefits, and prioritize work-life balance to ensure the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our focus on family law allows us to make a meaningful impact by helping families navigate challenging and pivotal times in their lives.
The Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal is responsible for facilitating the case management process and assisting the attorneys as required, ensuring responsive customer service with excellent outcomes, and maintaining a neat and professional office environment. The Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal directly reports to the Legal Operations Manager.
About Cordell & Cordell:
Cordell & Cordell the largest domestic litigation law firm in the United States. We are dedicated to a client-centered approach to the services we provide, backed by quality people who can help us succeed. In order to provide a service that is focused on people first, we hire and reward employees who also take pride in creating a world class experience for our customers and our co-workers.
What you'll do:
We also offer our full-time employees the following benefits:
The Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal is responsible for facilitating the case management process and assisting the attorneys as required, ensuring responsive customer service with excellent outcomes, and maintaining a neat and professional office environment. The Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal directly reports to the Legal Operations Manager.
About Cordell & Cordell:
Cordell & Cordell the largest domestic litigation law firm in the United States. We are dedicated to a client-centered approach to the services we provide, backed by quality people who can help us succeed. In order to provide a service that is focused on people first, we hire and reward employees who also take pride in creating a world class experience for our customers and our co-workers.
What you'll do:
- Answer and transfer incoming calls.
- Maintain accurate client data in software systems.
- Assist our attorneys with case preparation, document drafting, and client financial statements.
- Proofread all documents for errors.
- Provide backup office support during breaks.
- Greet and assist visitors in a professional manner.
- Manage scheduling, consultations, and conference room bookings.
- Maintain office supplies, equipment, and cleanliness.
- Scan, save, and manage intake forms and client data.
- Process retainers, bank deposits, and invoices.
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
- Prepare exhibits for trial and ensure client communication is up-to-date.
- Conduct client portal training and schedule regular attorney-client reviews.
- Track client trust accounts and assist attorneys with correspondence and status updates.
- Ensure all time entries are recorded per Cordell & Cordell policies.
- Perform additional billable client-related tasks as assigned.
- Required Education:
- High School Diploma
- Other Requirements:
- Previous experience drafting legal documents, assisting Attorneys, completing legal work as assigned
- Demonstrates customer service standards and ability
- Professional demeanor with excellent communication and team skills
- Proven ability to maintain organization, confidentiality, and professionalism in a fast-paced ever-growing environment
- Minimum Years of Experience:
- 2 Years Previous Applicable Experience
We also offer our full-time employees the following benefits:
- Medical Plans: including HDHP, PPO, HSA and FSA
- Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings with Employer Matching
- Paid time off
- Participate in our Wellness Program and potentially earn Employer Paid health premiums!
