Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

We’re growing! Heimerl & Lammers is seeking an organized and ambitious legal assistant to support our family law practice. Qualified candidates will have the ability to work efficiently and independently; manage high volumes of tasks and projects; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround; think creatively and be proactive in solving problems that affect clients and staff. The candidate will also be client-service oriented, have great attention to detail, great organization skills, and have the ability to easily switch gears. A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to work well with people.

Job Duties:

  • Support paralegals and family law attorneys
  • Manage and organize incoming and outgoing documents from clients, other attorneys, etc.
  • Document reproduction such as printing, copying, scanning
  • Track court and document deadlines
  • Conduct eFiling through the court’s online eFiling system
  • Maintain and update client files
  • Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
  • Other duties as requested

Required expertise and experience:

  • Will demonstrate a high level of responsibility, teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and thoroughness in work product
  • Must be able to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
  • Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and competency with technology
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro
  • Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility to prioritize workflow

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Family Law Legal: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No

Work Location: One location

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