Job Description

• Perform accurate legal research and analysis
• Answer telephones and greet clients
• Prepares legal documents, including summonses, complaints, and subpoenas
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations in legal documents
• Set up, organize, and maintain paper and electronic filing systems in accordance with recognized procedures and standards
• Serves clients and attorneys by developing and monitoring cases and documentation
• Daily record keeping with electronic and hard copy filing of documents
• Create, format, revise and edit legal documents such as wills, deeds, affidavits, complaints, subpoenas and briefs
• Serves as liaison with technical support staff for office equipment
• Obtain relevant information from other organizations or agencies
• Prepare and edit correspondence, minutes, letters, memos, presentations and spreadsheets
• Develops cases by interviewing prospective clients and reviewing information
• Ensure efficient and effective administrative information and assistance
• Plan and schedule appointments, conferences, meetings and travel arrangements for legal staff
• Maintains contact with clients and opposing counsel
• Prepare and process expense reports and reconciliations
• Concludes cases by verifying outstanding balances and preparing settlement documentation
• Builds positive client relationships through effective communication, establishing trust and maintaining confidentiality

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Certificate in Law or related (desirable)
• In-depth working knowledge of relevant computer programs including MS Office
• Technical skills, including the ability to work with databases and case management software
• 1 year of experience in a legal environment
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and demands
• Ability to perform well under the pressure of multiple deadlines
• Analytical thinker with detailed research proficiencies
• Knowledge of applicable document development processes
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including listening skills
• Ability to grasp and interpret legal documents
• Leadership ability and management experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Terms of Employment

• Full Time
• Permanent Position
• 30 to 40 hours per week