What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Cunningham Law Office?
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and research support across a variety of legal practice areas, ensuring smooth case management and efficient workflow. Your energetic approach and meticulous attention to detail will help us uphold the highest standards of legal service, enabling our attorneys to deliver exceptional results for clients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while contributing to impactful legal work in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with legal research using Westlaw, and other legal research tools to gather pertinent case law, statutes, and regulations dealing primarily with family law, mediation and settlement conferences.
- Prepare and draft legal documents including contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, correspondence, and reports with accuracy and clarity.
- Manage legal case files using document management systems like Clio; organize and maintain electronic and physical files systematically.
- Review documents for accuracy, consistency, and completeness; perform proofreading and transcription tasks to ensure high-quality submissions.
- Perform transcription as necessary
- Conduct client interviews and witness interviews as needed to gather relevant information for cases.
- Support attorneys with project management tasks related to ongoing cases or legal projects by tracking deadlines and coordinating activities.
- Assist in the review of legal documents.
- Handle administrative duties such as data entry, filing, scheduling appointments, managing phone inquiries with professional etiquette, and supporting overall office organization.
- Support litigation processes through document review, case preparation, and maintaining case timelines.
- Use legal case management software effectively to track case progress and document statuses; utilize Westlaw and LexisNexis for comprehensive legal research.
- Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, preparing reports, and coordinating meetings or court appearances when necessary.
Skills
- Knowledge of legal practice areas including family law, mediation and litigation procedures.
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis to locate relevant case laws and statutes efficiently.
- Experience with legal administrative systems like Clio for document management and billing processes.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
- Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting clear legal documents including pleadings; adept at proofreading to ensure accuracy.
- Skilled in conducting thorough legal research to support case development or compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with document review processes for litigation or transactional work; capable of managing large volumes of documents accurately.
- Knowledge of UCC laws related to commercial transactions; understanding of various practice areas such as estate planning or tribal regulations is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail; able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining professionalism.
- Effective communication skills paired with courteous phone etiquette for interacting with clients, vendors, or internal teams.
- Experience supporting attorneys in court filings or client meetings; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. Join us as a Legal Assistant if you’re eager to grow your career in a vibrant legal environment where your contributions truly matter! We value energetic professionals who are committed to excellence in every task they undertake—help us deliver outstanding service while advancing your skills in the ever-evolving world of law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25