Johnstone & Obert

08/13/2021

Small general practice law firm is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant to assist the attorney from the initiation of a case to the discovery period through trial/settlement and post-trial/settlement with document drafting and assembly and client interaction to ensure a smoothly run practice and superior experience for our clients. Responsibilities will also include clerical and office management duties.
Salary $18.00 - $25.00/hr doe
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
• Open new client physical files.
• Draft, file, serve and track general pleadings and documents/correspondence
• Docket case schedules, hearings, mediations, depositions and associated deadlines and sending reminders to Attorney
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and provide copies to client via client’s preferred method (email, mail).
• Schedule telephone conferences, in-office appointments for Attorney
• Assist Attorney in drafting motion paperwork, orders, judgments, witness/exhibit lists, Interrogatories, Requests for Production and Subpoenas Duces Tecum and other case related pleadings and/or correspondence.
• Prepare, assemble and arrange for delivery answers to Interrogatories and Requests for Production.
• Prepare Witness and Exhibit Lists for Trial.
• Format and revise Asset and Liabilities spreadsheets.
• Input time into billing system (Practice Panther) on an ongoing task basis in real time.
Requirements
• 3+ years of law firm experience preferably in family law, probate, civil litigation and/or personal injury law is required
• Thorough knowledge of court rules, legal principles, research techniques, legal terminology and processes
• Strength to multitask and work under pressure
• Client confidentiality
• Strong analytical & communication expertise, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated intermediate skills using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) and WordPerfect
• Knowledge or ability to learn Adobe® Acrobat® Pro, legal databases and Practice Panther (time and billing program)
• Ability to work regular office hours (9a-5p) dependably
• Detail-oriented with exceptional follow through and organization
• Exceptional customer service and willingness to problem solve

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