What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Shipwash Law Firm , PA?
**Applicants who do not meet the below requirements will not be considered nor their resume will be reviewed.**
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- College Degree (Associate's degree) (preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Proficient)
- Foreclosure Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and meetings by organizing case files, calendars, and documents.
- Conduct searches using the various property appraiser and clerk of courts’ sites
- Draft pleadings and letters.
- Maintain accurate records of case files.
- Maintain the attorney's calendars.
- Correspond with clients and non-clients in a timely manner.
- Perform any other task as assigned or needed.
- Must be able to communicate/correspond with Judicial Assistants, Clerk of Court, and Opposing Parties.
Skills
- Must have clerical skills with attention to detail for accurate file management.
- Must possess knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms and documents, legal practices and procedures, and legal calendaring.
- Must have writing and communication skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must have a work ethic and follow the firm’s policies and rules.
- Must have the ability to interact effectively with clients, maintain confidentiality and discretion, work independently without specific instruction, and use good judgment to make decisions appropriate to this level of responsibility.
- Must be familiar with judges' procedures, know how to schedule hearings, locate virtual hearing room's information, and e-file.
- Ability to label and store documents in the physical file and electronically using the firm’s case management system.
- Must be comfortable organizing files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining calendars to make sure deadlines are met.
- Must have the ability to prioritize certain tasks as needed.
- Must be able to meet deadlines
- Must be a team player and motivated to learn
- Must be proficient with simple math
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23