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PART-TIME ASSISTANT
I am looking for a part-time assistant to work for a solo-practitioner (approximately 60% commercial litigation, 30% transaction work, and 10% contested family law cases). Prior work experience in a law firm is mandatory. Must be professional, organized, reliable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a team player.
Main Duties:
Answer telephones
Schedule work related matters on and maintain office and attorney's calendar
Create and update paper and electronic files
Copy and scan documents
Proofread pleadings, correspondence, and discovery
Prioritize and meet deadlines
Assist attorney with organizing discovery document
The Ideal Candidate:
Is proficient in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word & Excel
Understands the importance of and maintains attorney/client privilege
Is self-motivated and able to complete assignments with minimal supervision
Pays attention to details, meet deadlines and follow directions
Is punctual and on-time
A nonsmoker
Is willing to learn and improve
Has prior work experience in a law firm in similar role
Schedule/Hours & Compensation:
20 - 30 hours.week
Ability to work additional hours and work past 5:00 P.M. on occasion for hearings and trials
Pay: Hourly based on experience
Please submit resume and cover letter (including salary expectation)
