What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Jackson Smith LLC?
Job Brief
We are a small law firm in Gahanna, Ohio looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to play a pivotal role in keeping our office functioning efficiently, from coordinating meetings to maintaining complete and accurate files.
The ideal candidate is organized, diligent, and can work both independently and as part of a team. This is a challenging role with varied responsibilities and meaningful opportunities for career advancement.
Duties include ensuring accuracy and efficiency of operations, supporting two attorneys, and tracking deadlines to ensure legal documents are filed in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread, and file legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and post-judgment documents.
- Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining attorneys’ calendars, scheduling appointments, copying and compiling documentation for attorney review.
- Create and maintain case files.
- Perform asset, docket, and people searches.
- Communicating with courts and employers as well as your colleagues.
Skills & Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
- Understanding of the legal process (Complaints through post-judgment)
- Familiarity with legal terminology
- Knowledge of online court filing systems.
- Knowledge of online court docketing systems.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of privileged information.
- Experience working with multiple attorneys simultaneously.
- Comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Gahanna, OH 43230 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20