Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal Assistant to join our legal team. As a Paralegal/Assistant, you will provide essential support to our attorneys and help ensure the smooth operation of our legal department. This is a part-time position with opportunities for growth and development.

Duties:
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, briefs, contracts, and agreements
- Conduct legal research using various resources, including Lexis-Nexis and other online databases
- Manage and maintain document management systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic files, ensuring confidentiality and data security
- Assist with document review and analysis for discovery purposes
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, hearings, and depositions
- Conduct interviews with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases
- Assist in drafting correspondence and preparing reports for attorneys
- Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed

Skills:
- Strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and practices
- Proficiency in using document management systems
- Familiarity with legal research tools like Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong research skills to gather relevant information for legal cases
- Knowledge of legal case management software is a plus

We offer competitive compensation based on experience and professional development opportunities. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the law and want to contribute to a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Please note that all positions at our company are paid positions.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 21 – 28 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Crown Point, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person