What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Sacopulos & Sacopulos?
This is a full time position. We are 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.
- Administratively support.
- 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
- Experience in Estates and Guardianships is a plus
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, Office 365 efficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Legal Assistant certification or diploma
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- secretarial: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20