Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Description

Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized Legal Assistant to help our attorneys and assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. This is a position for someone who is independent and adapt at handling fast paced environment. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging client consultations, filing and indexing ECF notifications, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience working in a solo environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. Bankruptcy and personal injury experience a plus. Must be fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Manage hearing calendars and pre-/post-hearing processing

Draft and e-file various motions, objections, responses, orders

Works closely with lead attorneys

Analyze case status, docket, and claims register activity

Monitor account status, payment history, application of funds, corporate advances, fees/cost

Must be a great problem solver

Process ECF notifications

Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department

Draft pleandings/schedules/correspondence

Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently

Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines

Qualifications

Spanish required

Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster

Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary

1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant

Proficient with MS Office products

Compensation

$15 - $20 hourly