Paralegal Legal Assistant

Busy law firm is seeking an experienced, full-time Paralegal/Legal Assistant.  Looking for a professional and responsible individual who is organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive to join our Cheyenne team

Job responsibilities include:
-    Prepare and proofread legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence
-    Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents
-    Assist with various aspects of the discovery process by requesting, collecting, organizing, and preparing documents and exhibits and coordinating witnesses
-    Act as liaison among all parties, including Courts, for scheduling and sharing information
-    Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, witness binders, etc.
-    Manage electronic Court filings state-wide, ensuring compliance with Court rules and deadlines
-    Assist in performing administrative duties such as:  answering phone calls and taking appropriate messages, scheduling, calendaring, processing incoming mail, and file/case organization in both paper and electronic file

The ideal candidate should have:
-    Experience in legal services
-    Excellent organizational skills
-    Excellent time-management skills
-    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including phone and email as well in-person skills
-    Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
-    Strong attention to detail and accuracy
-    Ability to follow direction and procedures
-    Ability to be a self-starter and prioritize workload and assignments
-    Ability to handle stressful situations
-    Ability to maintain confidentiality of all firm matters and sensitive case information
-    Teamwork