PARALEGAL POSITION

PARALEGAL POSITION

13 Nov 2024
California, Los angeles, 90001 Los angeles USA

PARALEGAL POSITION

Busy boutique litigation firm in Westwood focusing on bankruptcy and commercial collections has an IMMEDIATE opening for a paralegal position.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual that is interested in continual growth in knowledge and experience in the legal field. The ideal candidate should have commercial collections and/or bankruptcy experience. ONLY candidates with that or similar background and experience will be considered.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Prepares legal documents and correspondence

- Conducts intakes and maintains calendaring for office

- Communicates with clients in a professional manner over the phone, in e-mails, and in person.

- Maintains client and firm files.

- Coordinates mailings, deliveries, copying and courthouse filings where appropriate.

- Finalizes and organizes documents for filing in court.

- Maintains and displays proficiency in the use of office and computer equipment, computer software and practice specific applications, as required.

- Performs administrative tasks and special projects as requested.

- Thinks clearly, responds positively, evaluates situations to determine appropriate action and is resourceful, multi-tasks and acts decisively under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

or 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant

Key Competencies:

- Excellent planning and organizational skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and using the Internet

- Professional demeanor

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must

- Professional telephone manner

- Ability to work under deadlines

- Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently

- Reliable and trustworthy

- Diligent and SELF STARTER

- High degree of flexibility

Please submit a resume and cover letter (with references) in PDF format. Compensation depends on experience. Opportunity can be partially remote.

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