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Legal Assistant / Paralegal

$40 - $46 per hour

Talentry LLC

Job Description
Legal Assistant / Paralegal

About the Firm

We are a thriving, dynamic boutique law firm specializing in high-stakes employment law and business litigation . We believe you shouldn't have to choose between a premier legal career and an amazing workplace culture. Our team of 16-18 legal professionals prides itself on delivering exceptional, top-tier work quality while maintaining a collaborative, high-energy environment where we genuinely enjoy working together-both inside and outside the office.

If you are feeling stuck, overworked, or underappreciated in your current role, this is your opportunity to join a firm that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and celebrates your success.

The Opportunity

In this dual-impact role, you will bridge the gap between legal assistant and paralegal duties , serving as a critical backbone to our litigation team. Working with a high degree of independence, you will manage complex cases, oversee critical timelines, and ensure our practice runs like a well-oiled machine.

What You'll Do

  • Master the Workflow: Manage comprehensive legal assistant and paralegalresponsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • Own the Calendar: Spearhead strict legal calendaring and criticaldeadline tracking.
  • Drive Court Filings: Execute flawless legal filings in accordance withup-to-date civil procedure.
  • Collaborate & Elevate: Partner with atight-knit team of professionals dedicated to exceptional advocacy and asupportive office culture.
Requirements

What You Bring
  • Experience: 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in a legalenvironment (litigation experience is highly valued).
  • Technical Expertise: Exceptional, rock-solid knowledge of civilprocedure, legal calendaring, and filing systems .
  • Mindset: An ultra-detail-oriented professional who thriveswhen given the autonomy to work independently.
  • Credentials: A Paralegal Certificate is preferred, but equivalentstellar experience is absolutely welcome.
Benefits

What's In It For You?
  • Compensation: Compelling hourly rate of $40.00 - $46.00 / hour .
  • Financial Growth: Generous 401(k) matching , a cash balanceplan , and profit-sharing opportunities .
  • Health & Wellness: Robust,comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off (PTO) and a dedicatedretirement plan.
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