Jobot
Legal Assistant - Family Law
Jobot, Harrisburg, PA, United States
Benefits + Overtime Eligibility
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katie Griffith
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Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 per year
A bit about us:We are a full-service firm that is frequently ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country.
Why join us?- Competitive Compensation Plan
- Multiple Bonus Opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Benefits
- Profit Sharing 401k Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Mentorship Program
We are seeking an experience Legal Assistant to support our family law practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience with family law proceedings.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
- Handling complex tasks that are critical to the success of our law offices, such as preparing legal documents and correspondence.
- Managing the day-to-day case management, including maintaining client files, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
- Providing high-quality transcription services, converting verbal statements into written form for case documentation.
- Conducting legal research, including statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes.
- Preparing and formatting legal and management reports.
- Liaising with clients to schedule meetings, gather information, and maintain strong relationships.
- Ensuring all legal documents are correctly filed with the courts in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably within a family law environment.
- Proficiency in transcription with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols, and court systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to interact with clients in a professional and respectful manner.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A paralegal certification would be a bonus.
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