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Legal Assistant
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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.
$63,800 / year median in North Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks
- Maintain and organize legal files and documents
- Answer the phone and greet clients using professional etiquette
- Order documents from outside companies Requirements
- Perfect attendance is a must
- Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role preferred
- Prior real estate experience preferred
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to multitask effectively
- Exceptional attentional to detail
- fluency in English and Spanish