Legal Assistant and Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

LaMarca Law Group is seeking a detail-oriented and organized  Legal Assistant and Paralegal to support attorneys and the legal team with administrative, legal, and case-related responsibilities. Prefer full-time, but will consider part-time for the perfect candidate. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Use of ProLaw practice management software
• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and filings.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
• Assist with document preparation, discovery, and case management.
• Schedule meetings, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client appointments.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Monitor deadlines, calendars, and case-related tasks.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather relevant information as directed.
• Assist with filing documents with courts and government agencies.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, and telephone calls.
• Prepare invoices, expense reports, and other administrative documents as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and sensitive legal matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by attorneys or legal management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal, or in a related administrative role preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Proficient in using ProLaw practice management software
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and legal case-management software is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Preferred Skills

• Legal document preparation and formatting
• Case and calendar management
• E-filing and court filing procedures
• Legal research
• Client communication
• Document management
• Billing and time-entry systems