What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Gomez Law PLLC?
We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Legal Assistant certification or diploma
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all government requirements and sanitize surfaces regularly.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Otsego, MN 55330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Legal drafting: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $18 - $24
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