Paralegal/Legal Secretary Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Paralegal/Legal Secretary $40,000 – $50,000 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00

PM Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal/Legal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of practical experience in various areas of law, including court filings, corporate law, successions, commercial real estate, and elder law. Preference will be given to candidates who are Certified Paralegals.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and file legal documents with courts and other relevant entities. Assist attorneys in corporate law matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements. Manage succession cases, including probate and estate administration. Handle commercial real estate transactions, including document preparation and due diligence. Provide support in elder law cases, including guardianship and estate planning. Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases. Maintain and organize client files and legal documents. Schedule and coordinate meetings, hearings, and court appearances. Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals. Perform other administrative and legal support duties as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of practical experience as a Paralegal or Legal Secretary. Certified Paralegal preferred. Proficiency in legal research and court filing procedures. Strong understanding of corporate law, successions, commercial real estate, and elder law. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Professional communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.