Job Description

Eastham Watson Dale & Forney, LLP, est. 1939, is a small (7-8 attorneys) but busy downtown law firm specializing in personal injury defense and maritime law. We are seeking to hire a legal assistant/paralegal.

REQUIREMENTS: associates degree or higher; MINIMUM 3 YEARS PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN A LAW OFFICE SETTING PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR MULTIPLE ATTORNEYS (YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OTHERWISE); possess strong multi-tasking skills; working knowledge of federal, state and local rules, court filing procedures, e-filing, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to be responsible for managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: providing administrative support to attorneys within the office; prepare legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery, etc.); and, create digital and paper legal files.

Competitive compensation depending on experience. Paid parking or Metro pass and other benefits. 

Company Description

See our website at www.easthamlaw.com for an introduction to our firm and practice.