We have an immediate opening for a temporary experienced legal assistant or paralegal to provide maternity leave coverage until December 31, 2025, with possibility for full-time employment after December 31, 2025. You must have at least one year experience in a law office as a legal assistant or paralegal. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, detail-oriented and able to successfully multi-task. The work will involve providing support for three attorneys. The ideal candidate should be very familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro, and should be able to type at least 65+ WPM.
Responsibilities:
- Draft correspondence and other formal documents
- Plan and schedule appointments and events
- Greet and assist clients at office or by telephone
- Answer inbound telephone calls
- Develop and implement organized filing systems
- Perform all other office tasks, filings, scanning
Qualifications:
- Must have at least one year of experience in a law office
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Positive attitude and unwavering sense of responsibility
- Fully familiar with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook) & Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Must be able to type at least 65 wpm
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
legal assistant: 1 year (Preferred) law office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person