Legal Assistant

Description

The Willis Law Firm, a boutique firm and nationally recognized leader in DUI and drug defense, is looking for a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team! Our ideal candidate is committed to excellence and integrity in everything they do, has a positive attitude, works hard, takes initiative, is a team player, and is skilled in time management and problem-solving. The right person for this role will be passionate about serving others, value our constitutional rights, and have a "can-do" attitude.

If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.

This position is 100% in the office. You will manage a criminal case calendar and will provide legal assistance support to the attorneys at our firm. You'll assist with the preparation and/or filing of legal documents, handling office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, corresponding with courts, reminding the team of upcoming deadlines, and other administrative roles as needed. We use MyCase case management software, and experience with MyCase will help dramatically with transitioning into this job.

We are a growing firm with endless opportunities. We offer strong benefits and compensation packages on the high end of the market, including:

• Salary plus incentive opportunities (quarterly bonus opportunities)
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance after ~ 60 days
• Paid time off
• Company Holidays
• Business-minded work environment partnered with high-growth career opportunities

Responsibilities

$4d

Qualifications

• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience (minimum 1 - 2 years) in a law firm as a legal assistant and/or paralegal is absolutely necessary.
• Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills to effectively and efficiently interact with all levels of court personnel and clients
• Must be able to work independently, but also be part of a team. We are all dependent upon one another's success.
• Candidates must have worked with legal software (preferably MyCase), case management, and docketing programs