We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Strong ability to multitask
- Legal Assistant certification or diploma
- Experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 36 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Warsaw, IN 46580: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person