Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and professional Legal Assistant to support our attorneys, paralegals, and clients. The ideal candidate is a courteous and proactive professional with exceptional communication and customer service skills. This role includes managing office correspondence and emails, answering phone calls, arranging meetings, handling e-filings through MDEC, and managing the firm's calendar, ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, we would love to hear from you!

$50,000 - $55,000 yearly

• Client Relations: Answer phone calls, greet visitors, and provide professional updates to clients.

• Organize Physical Files: Maintain digital and physical case files to ensure documents are easily accessible.

• Organize Electronic Filings: Manage MDEC filings, ensuring they are processed and uploaded to the Case Management System and shared with the clients.

• Manage Calendars: Maintain and manage the office calendar and track critical court deadlines.

• Handle Documentation: Draft, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, and general legal correspondence.

• Draft Documentation : Draft correspondence and emails to clients and opposing counsel. Draft subpoenas and affidavits.

• Additional Tasks: Be willing to take on additional administrative tasks as required.

• Possess strong organizational and communication skills.

• Previous experience in customer service.

• Proficient in MS Office Products.

• Experience using legal software or a case management system. Experience using CLIO is a plus but not required.

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Some college is preferred but not required.

• At least two (2) years working in a law firm or legal environment.

We fight for professionals as they navigate the divorce and/or custody process while helping them maintain their peace of mind. Sybblis Law Firm, LLC is a small firm that has managed to make a big impact in the community. We value our team members and prioritize maintaining a healthy work/life balance.