What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Percy & Schutte?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated paralegal/legal assistant to join our legal team. This position will be paralegal to attorneys practicing various areas of civil law including successions, estate planning, family law, and civil litigation. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Education: Bachelors preferred, not required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal. Prefer experience over a paralegal certificate.
Pay: depends on experience (DOE).
Responsibilities
- Management of deadlines and calendar.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings by organizing case files and preparing documentation and exhibits.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, demand letters, and discovery, while adhering to specific formatting requirements.
- Manage case files by maintaining accurate records and tracking deadlines for filings and responses.
- Any support need for ongoing litigation efforts.
Skills
- Knowledge of Clio legal software is a plus but not required.
- Proficiency in proofreading to ensure all documents are free of errors.
- Strong writing skills with experience in creating various legal documents.
- Strong administrative skills for maintaining organized case files and documentation systems.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage deadlines and scheduling for attorneys.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $65,000