What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Mingus Law Office?
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Starting Pay $18-$22 hourly or commensurate with experience
Full Time – Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Description – legal and administrative office support for one attorney in a small, well-established law firm handling primarily family law, personal injury, worker’s compensation, civil litigation, and criminal matters.
Duties:
Answer phones/email and communicate with clients regarding their cases, schedule appointments, take payments, and other miscellaneous communications with clients, courts, attorneys, and vendors;
Prepare/draft legal documents and correspondence, electronic court filing, conduct research and gather information, manage client filing system and client files, manage attorney calendar;
Other miscellaneous office tasks as necessary.
Skills/Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have experience in how to use and operate basic office equipment and computer software or be able to learn quickly. A moderate to fast typing speed as well as having a solid grasp of grammar is also preferred. The candidate should either have experience in customer service and/or demonstrable positive communication skills. The candidate should be dedicated to learning the various office processes and eager to learn new skills and tasks as they become more familiar with the job duties and the office. Organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary to succeed in this position.
Experience:
Experience in a law office or certificate or degree in paralegal studies is welcome and encouraged but prior legal experience is not necessary. We will train the right person with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a genuine interest in learning new things. Having a small office makes it possible to provide personal flexibility when needed, and also offers the opportunity to routinely work and communicate with many different types of people and organizations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22