Law Assistant Job Description

[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]

We’re looking for a Law Assistant to assist with all phases of case management and handle a variety of cases. The right employee must be friendly, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented, must be good with clients, a self-starter, and can work as a team. Knowledge of calendars, civil rules of procedure, and office management software is helpful. Prior litigation assistant experience is helpful, but not necessary.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines; documenting actions and client communication; inputting information into file databases, and confirming case status with attorneys.
  • Maintaining contact with people involved in the case and clients, scheduling meetings, preparing and forwarding legal documents, preparing and filing requests, generating status reports.
  • Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
  • Helping with case preparation by preparing case materials for trial.
  • Answering phones and emails promptly.
  • Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals to enhance office effectiveness.
  • All other tasks as assigned by attorneys and/or directors.

 

About you

  • Experience in admin/support roles
  • Excellent client service skills as you’ll be engaging with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Super eye for detail
  • A multi-tasker who can handle several task at once
  • A team player with the ability to work independently
  • Enviable organisation skills
  • Skills using Microsoft Office
  • And finally, we’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about, and wants to help people

 

What you’ll get in return

The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Medical insurance plan
  • Dental insurance plan
  • Vision insurance plan
  • Contribution to life insurance plan
  • 401k profit sharing
  • Parking reimbursement
  • Social, charity, and wellness events

 

To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]