Hiring immediately.
Family Law Legal Assistant
*Job pay based upon experience 55k-65k.
We are looking for a self motivated legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and efficient case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of executive assistant services under the supervision of an attorney in a fast pace family law firm. Exceptional interpersonal skills necessary. Applicant must be able to efficiently multitask.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary in a family law firm.
- Familiarity with family law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Experience using Family Law Software.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of legal assistant experience do you have in a family law firm?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
- Legal Assistant: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Haven County, CT (Required)
Work Location: In person