Job Description
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Answering phones and scheduling consultations for incoming new clients, as well as providing proper, detailed information to the new clients.Drafting Pleadings and Notices focusing on foreclosure defense, civil litigation and probate proceedings.E- Filing pleadings and documents (with attorney's approval).Drafting client, attorney, opposing counsel and court's correspondence such as updates, explanations, cover letters and responses.Monitoring calendars, keeping track of deadlines and events in a variety of cases for attorney and paralegal.Keeping attorney and paralegal informed of case status and case developments.Making sure the law firm's software (Clio) is updated and managed.Keeping track of time spent per assignment for adequate billing.Preparing, serving, calendaring and forwarding summonses and subpoenas.Preparing, serving, filing and reviewing outgoing and incoming discovery requests.Constantly keeping clients informed by maintaining active contact, communicating all case progress to the clients and making sure the attorney is informed of all communications with the law firm.Conduct legal research as necessary for different cases and issues.Job Type:Full-time Pay:$15.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits:Opportunities for advancement Professional development assistance Education:Associate (Preferred) Experience:Microsoft Office:1 year (Preferred) Work Location:In person.