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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.
$53,736 / year median in South Dakota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Legal Assistant Wantoch Law Office Mitchell, SD Posted/Updated:
Today Job Description Busy one attorney office that works mainly in family law seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team. You will provide administrative support to the attorney, ensuring smooth operations within the office. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be crucial in managing legal documents and maintaining communication with clients.Duties include:
- Prepare and file legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.
- Organize and maintain client files and case documents
- Assist attorney in preparing for trials, hearings and such
- Schedule appointments and manage attorney calendar
- Communicate with clients, opposiing counsel and court personnel
- Prepare correspondence and draft basic legal documents
- Mantain document management systems and legal case management software
- Answer phone calls
- perform general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and filing Job Requirements computer skills, microsoft word, outlook, microsoft excel, typing, organizational skills,