Legal Assistant Paralegal

We are seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our small matrimonial law office. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and friendly, as they will often be the first point of contact for potential clients going through a hard time. Full time preferred, 4-day workweek possible, 9AM-5PM, at our office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage attorney phone calls, calendars, and scheduling, oversee the office when the attorney is in court and meetings
• Draft, type and edit legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Review and summarize financial information of clients
• Assist with case management, including organizing and maintaining documents, internal filing including archiving and court filings
• Prepare materials for court filings and trials
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Other miscellaneous administrative support

Skills:

• Ability to review and proofread legal documents with attention to detail
• Understanding of phone etiquette when communicating with clients and court personnel
• Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction
• Facility with Microsoft Word