Job Description
Paralegal/Legal Assistant The candidate will greet all clients and take accurate messages (with the proper return phone number and name of the person calling) when individuals are not available, receives deliveries by courier or messenger, and received and sends faxes. Prepare and draft legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence. Shall ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared. Perform administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, organize files and pleading panels, and calendar telephone communication. Conduct legal research for particular issues as assigned by attorneys using periodicals, law library, public records, and offices. Take messages when individuals are not available, receive deliveries by courier or messenger, and receive and send faxes. Make copies. Enter all billable hours completed on a given day into the designated timekeeping or billing software the same day. Perform any other reasonable task requested by the Firm Management Team. Law firm experience and domestic experience are preferred. Familiarity with PC programs is required. Strong computer skills are essential. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Senior paralegal/legal assistant positions available for paralegals with prior family law or litigation experience.
