Law firm in Charlotte, NC, (specializing in business, personal injury, and immigration law) is seeking a full-time legal assistant who is experienced with personal injury, immigration (mostly family-based petitions), and civil/business matters. We are looking for energetic individuals who are eager to learn & assist our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor with clients
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Draft legal documents (i.e. pleadings, motions, discovery, etc.)
• Must be able to multi-task and to handle tasks quickly and efficiently
• Organizes legal documents and files
• Obtains pertinent case information and data from the clients
• Processes mail; determines and enters any necessary case notes for items received
• Answers phones
• Organizing & filing at the office; Filing documents at the Courthouse
• Draft & send out correspondence/letters.

Qualifications:

Must be organized. Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Prior law office experience preferred. Excellent writing and computer skills. Ability to operate telephone, photocopier, computers, and other pertinent office equipment. Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient. Professional. Great customer service. Quick learner. Ability to communicate effectively & precisely and to prioritize and independently manage a great number of deadlines and tasks.

Please email your resume and cover letter for consideration. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• legal: 2 years (Required)
• Personal injury law: 2 years (Required)
• Immigration law: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish or Vietnamese (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person