Job Description
The Law Office of Stephen E. Robertson is seeking a Legal Assistant Paralegal to begin employment by the start of the 06/01/2023. The ideal candidate is someone who has strong verbal and written communication skills, detail oriented and organized, has strong work ethic and time management, is a team player, and is capable of working in a fast-paced and expanding work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Scheduling appointments and hearings
- Corresponding with clients
- Preparing standard pleadings
- Organizing and maintaining client files
- Filing and scanning
- Client intake
- Reviewing and drafting correspondence from/to other attorneys
- Assisting clients with discovery requests
- Keeping the attorney up to date and on task
- Additional task as required by Managing Attorney and Business Manager
Skills Required:
- Has 2 to 3 years of experience working in a law firm
- Proficient in Office 365 and Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams, etc. Clio management system knowledge (preferred).
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to be flexible with time during week days, evenings, and some weekends
- Be very detail oriented and organized
- Ability to multi-task and follow through on task and project completion
- Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, prioritize and follow through on main and continuing tasks
- Must be a team player
Education/Certification Requirement:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- North Carolina Notary Public
- Experience in Family Law
- Experience in Bankruptcy Law
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $25,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Travel requirement:
COVID-19 considerations:
We are taking extra precautions to keep our staff and clients safe, with appropriate social distancing and protective practices.
Education:
Experience:
- Law Office: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person