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A solo criminal defense practice seeks an experienced legal assistant to fill an immediate vacancy. The ideal candidate has a legal background, strong attention to detail, and picks up nuances and procedures quickly.
Duties include:
· Answering the phone and handling scheduling/new client intake.
· Digital and hard-copy client file management.
· Drafting and electronically filing documents.
· Organizing and reviewing evidence and discovery materials.
· Client billing, payments, and trust accounting.
· Paralegal duties such as interviewing witnesses, research, and redaction of sensitive information.
· Occasional light property management duties, such as arranging building maintenance.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
· At least 1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant, or recent graduate of a paralegal program.
· Understanding of law office ethics principles, such as conflict checks and trust accounting.
· Comfortable working with potentially graphic or disturbing evidentiary materials
· Some accounting experience, preferably with QuickBooks.
· Experience providing customer service to diverse populations.
· Proficiency with modern office equipment (computer, copier, scanner, multiline phone, card terminal) and software programs (Microsoft Office 365, Chrome).
Nice to have:
· Experience using case management software, such as Clio
· Accounting experience in a law firm setting
· Resourceful, good research skills
Pay range: $17-23/hr. Full health, dental, and vision benefits after required waiting period. Regular working hours are 8:00AM-5:00PM.
Job Type: Full-time
Please email a resume and cover letter.