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Paralegal/Legal Assistant at TempsPlus

TempsPlus

Full-Time

Paducah, KY, USA

$15

24 Nov → 24 Dec

Expired

Job Description

Local law office is looking for qualified and skilled Legal Assistant to join our team. The Legal Assistant is an integral team member for the day-to-day operations of the law firm.

Our nationally recognized, award winning practice represents clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, and product liability cases. We take great pride in tenaciously representing our clients through the most difficult times in their lives.

Job Requirements

Communicating directly with clients, court staff, judges, and attorneys, as well as management team

Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and requesting medical records as directed

Maintaining client records and related case documents in case management system. i.e. Lead Docket, Filevein, Simply Convert

Performing administrative duties as assigned such as maintaining calendar for hearings, critical deadlines, setting client appointments, and managing legal proceedings logistics

Maintaining strong communication with Legal and Intake teams on new leads and case statuses

Attending regular company meetings and required training.

Additional Information

Associate degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience

2+ years paralegal/legal assistant experience

Previous Law office experience desired

Excellent verbal and written communication

Must be able to meet deadlines and anticipated challenges

Must exercise high level of integrity and confidentiality

Strong computer skills

Organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

Comfortable in fast-paced work environment

Ability to work well with others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Job Responsibilities

  • Communicating directly with clients, court staff, judges, and attorneys, as well as management team
  • Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and requesting medical records as directed
  • Maintaining client records and related case documents in case management system
  • Lead Docket, Filevein, Simply Convert
  • Performing administrative duties as assigned such as maintaining calendar for hearings, critical deadlines, setting client appointments, and managing legal proceedings logistics
  • Maintaining strong communication with Legal and Intake teams on new leads and case statuses
  • Attending regular company meetings and required training

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Associate degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience

  • 2+ years paralegal/legal assistant experience

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Must be able to meet deadlines and anticipated challenges

  • Must exercise high level of integrity and confidentiality

  • Strong computer skills

  • Organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

  • Comfortable in fast-paced work environment

  • Ability to work well with others

Benefits/What We offer

  • Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

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