Legal Assistant

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our legal team and assist with various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our legal department.

Duties:
-Assist attorney with preparation and filing of Personal and Business Bankruptcies
- Assist with drafting and editing legal documents
- Prepare and organize case files, including maintaining physical and electronic filing systems
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings for attorneys
- Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner
- Interview clients to gather necessary information for bankruptcy cases
- Transcribe dictations and prepare accurate documents
- Perform data entry tasks to update case information in the firm's database
- Assist with document review and analysis
- File documents with the court system as required

Experience:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Strong phone etiquette and customer service skills

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced legal environment.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Highland, IN 46322: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person