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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.
$74,557 / year median in Vermont
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- General Computer Skills, including experience with MS Office, MS Word, Adobe, and other common business software
- Self-directed and able to prioritize and manage a busy workload
- Detail-Oriented
- Motivated
- Adaptable/Flexible
- Reliable An ideal candidate will have approximately 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, however, candidates with less experience are still encouraged to apply and will be considered.
Schedule / Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:30PM - 5:00PM, 1-hour lunch break Compensation/Benefits
- $20+ based on education and prior experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K
- Sick time
- Paid Vacation time Location 65 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 802 747-0610