A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Legal Assistant Freeley and Pellegrini Law Group Newton Upper Falls, MA Job Details Full-time $21.63 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Phone communication Scanning Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Full Job Description Experienced Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant A fast-paced small Newton law firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their growing team!
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook and Excel) and abilityto learn case management software. Strong administrative and organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks andjuggle multiple priorities. Ability and willingness to navigate scheduling and calendar needs. Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Assistantssupporting a group of Attorneys. Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality. Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized. A positive attitude and desire to learn. Flexibility to handle a varying array of tasks and responsibilities withconfidence.
Responsibilities:
Type, edit, file and compose correspondence, including letters, legalmemoranda, discovery responses. Transcribe dictation and/or editshandwritten documents. Document management and organization; naming and saving to mattersto software and file. Prepare cover letters and emails. Schedule court appearances and depositions; maintain Attorneycalendars. Scan, upload and file all incoming mail. Perform other duties as requested or assigned. Answer phones and screen Attorney's phone calls. General office duties; i.e. email, mailing, copying, scanning and filing
Performance Requirements:
Should be reliable, exercise good judgement, work well with little to no supervision, trustworthy, and have excellent organizational skills. Should have the ability to multi-task, prioritize work assignments and be efficient and accurate. Must have interpersonal skills and willing to assume responsibility in a proactive manner, often without being asked to do a required task. Pleasant and confident phone manner required. Ability to proofread and perform editing (e.g. punctuation, grammar, and spelling skills) of routine law office correspondence and legal documents. Commitment to "getting things right the first time" and follow-through on tasks and responsibilities.
Work Experience/Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. Please provide salary requirements in cover letter. This is not a remote position.
Pay:
$21.63 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Free parking Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off
