Staffing – Legal Assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL (FULL-TIME)

This is a fast paced position, so the ability to multitask is a must. The ability to learn quickly and accurately draft pleadings, motions and correspondences to clients, the court, and other attorneys are desired skills.

Position Duties

  • Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings, motions, preparing trial exhibits and trial notebooks, as well as other correspondences.
  • Manage attorney calendars (ticklers) and scheduling and confirmation of court hearings.
  • Communicate with prospective and existing clients in a professional and courteous manner.
  • E-file pleadings and motions and prepare Certificates of Service with the courts.
  • Generate, proofread and edit documents.
  • Perform administrative tasks (including scanning, shredding, filing, and answering phones).

Position Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years experience in a law office.
  • Strong computer skills/typing ability (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat).
  • Experience in civil and criminal litigation.
  • Impeccable organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision under time constraints/deadlines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent phone skills and ability to handle multi-line telephone system.
  • Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
  • Familiarity with Clio or other legal databases is a plus.

Compensation

$10.00 to $12.00 per hour with a 3 month probationary period.

APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to: hr@cmmlawfirm.com