Paralegal Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Legal Assistant to join our team for a long-term position in a prestigious divorce and family mediation firm in an upscale residential community. You will perform a variety of services clerical and administrative functions in order to drive company success.

The dress code is casual; no formal office attire is necessary; the comfort of our new hire is most important.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and proofread legal pleadings, settlement agreements, other documents, and correspondence
• Handle client billing /accounts receivable
• Plan and schedule appointments and events
• Answer inbound telephone calls from current and potential clients
• Develop and implement organized filing systems
• Perform a variety of other office tasks

Qualifications:

• Previous law office or mediation firm experience is a plus
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is required
• Excellent English grammar and punctuation skills is necessary
• Strong attention to detail is required
• ​Strong organizational skills is useful
• Ability to multitask and prioritize is essential
• Good work ethic is essential
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive client and firm information is a necessity
• Proficiency with office software (e.g., MS Office 365 (WordPerfect), Adobe PDF (Drawboard PDF), electronic filing systems (JEDS), Sage Timeslips or comparable legal timekeeping/billing software, Zoom for virtual meetings, DocuSign, and basic data entry skills are desirable. We also will train on Child Support Worksheets and other proprietary programs, in order to help our new hire be as proficient and successful as possible.

 

\nCompany Description

Our small, busy divorce and family law and mediation firm has successfully assisted thousand of clients for well over 30 years in achieving amicable, cost-effective, peaceful divorces, separations, reconciliations, and relationship settlements. This is an opportunity to work directly with the most prominent divorce and family mediator in the United States. No prior legal experience is required. Casual attire and casual work environment. Competitive pay plus generous benefits. We care deeply for the welfare of our employees and will provide all the training necessary for our employees to succeed and thrive.

Company Description

Our small, busy divorce and family law and mediation firm has successfully assisted thousand of clients for over 30 years in achieving amicable, \r\ncost-effective, peaceful divorces, separations, reconciliations, and relationship settlements. This is an opportunity to work directly with the most prominent divorce and family mediator in the United States. No prior legal experience is required. Casual attire and casual work environment.