Legal Assistant

Job Description Local law firm is hiring a legal assistant to join our team. Our dedication to excellence, expertise, and strategic thinking, as well as our commitment to high-caliber client services, are the cornerstones of our firm. The ideal candidate will be a motivated and energetic team player with the ability to multi-task in a high-paced work environment. If you are self-motivated, detail oriented, value excellence, and fit the criteria listed below, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications:

Educational and Professional Experience:

Degree and/or professional experience encouraged, but not required.

Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom proficiency required.

Additional Criteria:

Efficient, effective, and adaptable in a fast-paced work environment High level of organizational skills Superior attention to detail Talented and effective communicator, both written and verbal Excellent prioritization, problem-solving, and time management skills Ability to learn and utilize new software, technology, and techniques as needed to meet the changing demands of the legal marketplace Ability to convey the highest degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidences in all firm dealings and interactions at all times

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

Management of firm calendar (e.g., scheduling) to ensure deadlines are not missed for hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, deadlines, meetings, phone conferences, etc. Acceptance of office phone calls (e.g., receiving messages, forwarding calls, etc.) Daily maintenance of firm case software (e.g., updating case and client information) Significant contact and communication with clients and other legal professionals, both verbal and written Document organization, labeling, and review Assistance and attendance of attorney meetings and/or formal court proceedings, as needed Preparation of mail and other administrative duties

Hourly Pay:

To be determined based on experience

Time Commitment:

Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Travel requirement: No travel Ability to commute/relocate: Idabel, OK 74745: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Microsoft Excel (Required) Adobe Acrobat (Required) Zoom (Required) Microsoft Office (Required) Microsoft Word (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person