Legal Assistant

Company: Dalal & Mehta, LLC
Location: Middlesex
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

We're seeking a sharp legal assistant to work part time (5-6 hours) for our busy law firm who can help our paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You'll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, calendaring, and reminding the team of deadlines for cases. If you're an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Compensation:
3 months probation at $15/hr. $17 hourly

Responsibilities:

Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
--- Working with the Executive Office Assistant to ensure proper filing of physical documents
--- Also, ensure documents are properly saved digitally in our CMS - Docketwise
--- Placing notes in CMS on updates of cases
--- Saving Email communication to the client's CMS Account

Qualifications:

Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
Proficient with MS Office products


About Company:
We are an Immigration Law Firm based in New Jersey. We are committed to providing reliable service to fellow immigrants and securing their citizenship in the United States without the fear of deportation, without fear of their abusive partners/family members because we are all together - Hum Sath Hai, our magic statement.

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