Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to become a part of our small, but extremely passionate and successful, criminal defense law firm. You will provide overall support to the day-to-day needs of the two attorneys who run the firm. And whoever we offer this job to, we expect they will be with us long-term, eventually managing a legal assistant, interns, or a future additional paralegal. The stated salary is a starting point, we expect a lot of room for growth both in the role, and in the compensation package.

Responsibilities:

• Record and store client information
• Draft representation agreements for clients
• Manage scheduling and attorneys' calendars
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Email and phone communication with clients, DA's, and opposing counsel

​ Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Proactive approach to problem solving rather than waiting to be told what to do