Hope, O'Dwyer, Wilson & Arnold, P.A. · 1 day ago
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Hope, O'Dwyer, Wilson & Arnold, P.A. is a five-lawyer law firm with a 60+ year heritage seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal. The role involves providing administrative support to attorneys, assisting in drafting and filing legal documents, and managing case files and records.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Providing general administrative and clerical support to two attorneys
Assisting in drafting, proofreading, and editing correspondences, documents, and pleadings from dictation and/or handwritten or typed text
Filing pleadings and documents with the court system
Maintaining case files and records
Calendaring and scheduling of appointments, hearings, depositions; and
Assisting in tracking, entry of attorneys’ billable time and monthly billing
Qualification
Required
Background in corporate law
Background in estate planning
Knowledge of wills and trusts
Understanding of different business entities and business formation
General administrative and clerical support skills
Assisting in drafting, proofreading, and editing correspondences, documents, and pleadings from dictation and/or handwritten or typed text
Filing pleadings and documents with the court system
Maintaining case files and records
Calendaring and scheduling of appointments, hearings, depositions
Assisting in tracking, entry of attorneys' billable time and monthly billing
General computer literacy
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Familiarity with time tracking and billing software
Transcription from dictation and/or handwritten or typed text
Familiarity with the law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and under deadlines
Ability to communicate professionally and work with others
Hard worker
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
High School Diploma with extensive experience
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement Plan
Paid Parking