Legal Assistant/Paralegal

THE APPLIED COMPANIES

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Reno, NV
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our prestigious client in downtown Reno is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for their busy, reputable boutique law firm, working with wills/estates/trusts. The position requires previous experience working in a law firm and is a great temp-to-hire opportunity!

    What the Legal Assistant/Paralegal will need to have:

    • Responds positively to changes to deadlines, priorities, etc., and has experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
    • Skilled at reading, analyzing and drawing conclusions from information presented
    • Above average writing, editing and proof-reading skills, and strives for accuracy
    • Systems-oriented with excellent project/task management skills
    • Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is necessary for this position.
    • Communicative, curious, proactive, takes initiative, and enjoys a sense of ownership
    • Experience in any of the following areas preferred: wills, estates, trusts
    • 2+ years’ legal assistant or paralegal experience required

    What the Legal Assistant/Paralegal will do:

    • Managing attorney’s task list
    • Maintaining calendars/scheduling
    • Preparing correspondence
    • Preparing and filing and/or recording various types of legal documents
    • Maintaining and organizing files
    • Conducting legal research
    • Client communications, including client intake calls

    Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm

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