Are you interested in the legal industry, and want the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere? Join our dynamic team as a Legal Administrative Assistant!
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute their administrative expertise to our thriving law office, or in offices dealing with legal documents such as real estate companies, land title offices, or the court system. These agents handle tasks such as formatting legal correspondence, and/or reviewing and proofreading outgoing documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of the legal office.
- Act as a liaison with clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Provide administrative support during trials, including the preparation of case briefs and summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
- Conduct investigations and perform statistical/documentary research to contribute valuable insights to legal cases.
- Locate and develop case-relevant information, type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
- Answer and direct phone calls, maintain contact lists, and monitor deadlines while efficiently managing the calendar.
- A highschool diploma or equivalent.
- Proven working experience as a Admin or Legal Assistant
- Computer literacy, proficiency in English, and working knowledge of case management software.
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
- Ability to work and maintain patience with individuals of diverse backgrounds and professional competencies.
- Committed to maintaining integrity and confidentiality on behalf of the company, the firm, and its clients.
- Willing to work on Pacific Standard Time (PST) schedule.
- Own Laptop or Desktop (8GB RAM, Core i5 or above) with an internet connection of at least 10 Mbps.