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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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What they do
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.
$59,614 / year median in Mississippi
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Clerical work
- Multi-tasking
- Planning, organizing and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to communicate orally as well as written
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows and all components of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs
- Knowledge and ability to research and analyze
- Ability to use judgment, tact, and discretion Applicants please reply to this post with your resume as a Word or PDF attachment and please include the job title in the subject line (we have multiple positions posted).