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/Paralegal Barnum & Clinton, PLLC Norman, OK Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 - $19 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Administrative experience Driver's License Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Paralegal experience Communication skills Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Our Norman, Oklahoma, litigation firm has a full-time opening for an assistant. We are looking for a responsible Administrative Legal Assistant/Paralegal to perform a variety of administrative, legal and clerical tasks associated with the function of our Law Office. Duties of the Administrative Legal Assistant/Paralegal include providing litigation and clerical support to attorneys, daily processing, scanning, documenting, incoming mail, emails, and faxes, in office filing and file management, docketing litigation deadlines, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company's general administrative activities. This individual will report directly to the managing attorney and will assist in the performance of litigation related tasks.
Responsibilities:
Answer and direct phone calls Receive, scan to files, docket, and process incoming mail, emails and faxes Independently work on assigned tasks from general task list and as assigned Perform work to ready files for trials or mediations Prepare correspondence and emails, letters, faxes, and scan documents Maintain the office's computer and physical filing systems Provide individual attorney assistance services such as assisting with correspondence, pleadings, billing and follow up Other as requested or assigned
Skills:
Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Administrative Assistant Knowledge of office management and procedures Working knowledge of Timeslips, TABS and/or Legal X billing programs preferable Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word and Excel), and Adobe Acrobat Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize work Attention to detail and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task College degree (business or legal) or comparable experience as a
