Legal Assistant

Job Overview

Solo practitioner seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part-time Legal Assistant to join firm that focuses on workers' compensation and personal injury.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling appointments and managing calendars
• Prepare, draft, proofread, and review legal documents such as workers' compensation forms and correspondence
• Manage case files using document management systems like Neos, ensure accurate filing and document review
• Conduct client interviews and facilitate communication between clients and attorneys to gather case information effectively
• Handle confidential information with discretion while maintaining compliance with privacy standards

Experience

• Legal assistant or prior legal support experience in a busy law office environment is highly preferred
• Familiarity with various areas of law including workers' compensation law and personal injury cases is advantageous
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while adhering to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective client interaction and internal collaboration
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly with high ethical standards
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word processing), including drafting documents and creating reports

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person