Legal Assistant Position Available

Responsibilities for Legal Assistant

• Answer phone calls and emails and take messages
• Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
• Assist with daily time management
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as emails, letters and contracts
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills
• Communicate with clients and parties to schedule meetings, etc.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar, making travel arrangements, running errands as requested, etc.

Qualifications for Legal Assistant

• High school diploma required
• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Vernon, OH 43050: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location