Legal Assistant

*Duties:* * Respond to emails; answer phones; greet clients and prepare them for meeting with attorney.
* Prepare, draft, and organize case files for submission.
* Print, copy, and organize file documents.
Scan documents.
* Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
* Assist in case process by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; drafting forms and letters; generating status reports.
* Keep clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
* Support case preparation by preparing case summaries; organizing materials for team case review.
* Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
* Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
*Skills:* * Computer literacy - specifically Microsoft Office suite.
Word.
Outlook.
Excel.
* Proficiency in English * Excellent secretarial and organizational skills * Ability to juggle multiple activities * Excellent telephone and email communication skills This position may be changed to full time in the future.
As a growing law practice there is a lot of opportunity to grow with this position.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $17.
50 per hour Expected hours: 15 per week Schedule: * 4 hour shift Travel requirement: * No travel People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person