Job Description
JC AUTO ACCIDENT LAW FIRM is looking for a legal assistant for our small but high-volume law firm. The ideal candidate is flexible, with attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and can work both independently as well with a team. This position requires a hard worker that is both loyal and dedicated to assisting our clients.
Responsibilities:
Offer support to the Office Manager
Conduct research to support legal proceedings
Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
Record and store client information
Administrative duties such as calendering, scheduling, filing and maintaining case files
Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters and other legal professionals via phone and email
Qualifications:
Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field is ideal but not required
Bachelor's degree (required)
Familiarity with legal research
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and tasks
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Deadline and detail-oriented
Independent Thinker
Ability to multitask while working in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills
Proficient in basic technology (Microsoft Suite, Google Docs etc.) (required)
Customer service experience or experience dealing with the public (required)
Schedule: Mon- Fri 9:30 am - 6pm with 30-minute lunch