Job Overview:
Small law firm with a diverse general civil litigation practice in the Lehigh Valley is seeking to fill a full-time Legal Assistant position with excellent growth and learning opportunity. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to our legal team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the office.
Duties:
* Handle correspondence and communication with Courts, attorneys, clients and others;
* Monitor case dockets and scheduling, keeping track of deadlines and attorneys' calendars;
* Manage the calendar, ensuring the smooth running of the office and effective case management;
* Type up basic legal documents and provide other administrative or litigation support as needed;
* Maintain and organize physical and electronic files;
* Greet clients, answer phones, filing and mail distribution, among other duties.
Qualifications:
* Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary;
* Satisfactory knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a legal office;
* Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols, and the court filing system;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* Proficiency in proofreading legal documents for accuracy;
* Ability to prioritize, multitask and work under tight deadlines:
* Highly organized and detail oriented;
* Proficient computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications;
* Working knowledge of case management software.
Requirements:
* Bachelors Degree preferred;
* Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant or at a similar role;
* Experience working with Personal Injury cases a plus.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals, gain valuable insight into various areas of law, and contribute to the success of our legal team. If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding Legal Assistant position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Travel requirement:
Work Location: In person