Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Cheeley Legal is a solo family, estates and litigation practice in the northern Gwinnett County area. The firm seeks a qualified Legal Assistant and Paralegal who enjoys learning and working as a team. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, at least two years of office administrative experience, at least one year of experience in a law firm and is very proficient with Microsoft Office and computer software. Local candidates only.

Duties :

Legal Assistant/Paralegal will: Perform all administrative and associated legal duties under the supervision of the attorney for a family law, estate, litigation and general civil practice law firm located in northern Gwinnett County (https://cheeleylegal.com) Manage client matters Interact with clients, attorneys, courts and others Manage billing and accounting Research Prepare legal-related documents Gather information, and Assist the lawyer in all aspects of operating a law practice

Requires :

Professionalism Close attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication abilities Organization Detail-oriented problem-solver Ability to work well under pressure against time deadlines Fluent English language Residence within 30 minutes of office location.

Hours :

32 to 40 hours weekly.

Education :

Bachelor's degree. Or Associate's degree with paralegal certificate and at least one year of law office experience.

Specific Skills:

Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge, including Word and Excel. Superior written and oral communication skills. Accounting and bookkeeping. Case management. Legal research. Keyboard accuracy and speed. Computer literacy and tech savvy.

Experience :

Prior legal assistant or paralegal experience is preferred. At least 1 year general office experience is required. Tobacco and vape-free premises. If you have attention to detail, provide a cover letter.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or in a legal support role? How many miles do you live from the office location? Describe your experience preparing legal documents, pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence. Have you managed attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case schedules? If you have assisted with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, or mediation, please describe your role. Describe your experience communicating directly with clients. Do you have a criminal record? Do you have any experience with accounting software? Please provide your gross and net typing speed from https://www.typingtest.com What is your net typing speed?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

law office: 1 year (Preferred) professional administrative: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Paralegal or Legal Assistant certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person