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Paralegal Jernigan Law Group Van Buren, AR Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $15 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Microsoft Outlook Spreadsheets Word embeddings Microsoft Office Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Organizational skills Law office experience Full Job Description Our legal practice is seeking to hire a paralegal or legal assistant to join our team. You will be supporting our practice by preparing documents like affidavits and legal correspondence, as well as organizing and maintaining files. You will also be asked to file pleadings with court clerks and help prepare for trials by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as required. To be successful in this role, you will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. You will also need to be able to multitask effectively and essentially thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Paralegal Responsibilities:

Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys. Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system. Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details. Filing pleadings with court clerk. Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed. Preparing briefs, wills, contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents. Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action. Directing and coordinating law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas. Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data.

Paralegal Requirements:

Legal experience required. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel. Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to problem solve and take initiative. Excellent organizational skills. Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment. Office administration experience preferred.

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

1 year (Preferred)

Legal:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person