What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Law Offices of Rosina L. Hunt?
Solo Attorney looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administrative support and billing
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organisational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Legal Assistant certification or diploma
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30