Looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant/Paralegal for our boutique law firm, which focuses primarily on Family Law, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation, in the areas of Oakland, Lapeer, Macomb and Genessee County. New location opening in the heart of downtown Lake Orion. Our goal is to create a tight-knit team that can balance the demands of a fast-paced legal practice, while maintaining a lighthearted atmosphere. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Critical Skills

• Some work experience as legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Computer literacy - Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe
• Proficient in English with strong writing skills
• Personable and able to work well with both attorneys and clients
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multi-line telephone system
• Ability to self-start, multitask and work under pressure

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with Court E-filing system
• Familiarity with family law and/or criminal law - Circuit Court and/or District Court legal procedures and protocols
• Experience with legal billing (specifically, knowledge of "Clio" is a plus)
• Experience drafting simple pleadings (complaints, motions, Mediation Summaries)
• Experience reviewing and organizing discovery/financial documents
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant certification or diploma

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication (telephone and email) with Clients, Court and Opposing Attorneys
• Greeting clients in-office
• Prepare and organizing case files
• Operate multi-line telephone system
• Receive and process client payments
• Prepare and file basic legal documents and correspondences
• Schedule, monitor and confirm Court deadlines, appointments and juggle attorney calendars

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Orion, MI 48362: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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