What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Legal Assistant position at Law Offices of Bonnie D. Putterman?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in various areas of law, including family law, and litigation. This role requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a commitment to providing exceptional administrative support within a law office environment.
Duties
The ideal candidate will be able to support a family law attorney by drafting/filing correspondence and legal pleadings, transcribing dictation, managing attorney calendars, contacting and corresponding with clients, and performing legal research. The best candidates will also have experience working in a family law firm. While our firm handles matters in a wide variety of practice areas, this position will deal mainly with family law and some criminal defense and municipal court work. A strong proficiency with computers is required. Knowledge of CLIO is a plus.
- Draft pleadings and correspondence
- Preparing answers to interrogatories and other discovery
- Preparing Divorce CIS statements
- Manage attorney calendars
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Act as a point of contact for clients
- Perform administrative office tasks
- Assist clients in drafting answers to discovery requests
- Transcribe dictation and format documents
- Keep meticulous track of deadlines
Benefits: 401k and health insurance available for FT employees
Holidays and vacation for salaried employees.
If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the required skills to excel as a Legal Assistant, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $35