Legal Secretary/Paralegal

We are assisting a top legal practice in the Marion area seeking to hire a legal secretary or paralegal to join their team of legal researchers. You will be supporting the 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.

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, real estate closing statements, pleadings, appeals, 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:

Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal/or legal secretary certification program of education and training, or an associate degree in paralegal studies or work experience in this field High school diploma. Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Must be able to effectively multi-task. Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment. Office administration experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person