Legal Assistant
Jacobson Law Office, Ltd. is a busy, fast-paced family law firm. We are looking for a special person to join our team. We offer a casual and dynamic environment where your hard work, organization and sharp mind will make an enormous impact in the lives of our clients, who have entrusted us with their families and personal needs.
Our Legal Assistant/Secretary will be exceedingly responsible and a champion of organization for the entire firm. He/She will also be aspirational in nature and eager to learn and contribute to the amazing service we provide to our clients. The ideal candidate will want to learn while gaining experience en route to expanded roles.
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet clients in person, digitally, and over the phone in a warm and professional
manner. - Assist clients to complete tasks assigned by our office.
- Calendar all relevant dates including meetings, appointments, court appearances, deadlines, and more.
- Ensure that our clients and staff are informed of hearings and deadlines and follow-up of same
to ensure timely compliance. - Maintain and continually organize physical and digital files.
- Proofread legal drafts for clerical errors.
- Prepare shell documents as needed.
- Transcribe hearings as requested.
- Assist in the preparation of trial notebooks and document collection.
- Conduct appropriate discovery as directed.
Required skills and education:
- High School Diploma
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other common software applications.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize against competing objectives and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Clerical and organizational prowess
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and ability. Review after 30 days.
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