Small Westside Boutique Law Firm is looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant or Paralegal to ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office effectiveness
Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
Administratively support trials
Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
Answer and direct phone calls
Maintain contact lists
Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
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 Microsoft Office
Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure