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Successful Advocates
Experienced Litigators
Client-Focused Results

Legal Assistant/PARALEGAL

Job description

Ottenwess Law, PLC, a busy and growing healthcare defense firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support the essential daily functions critical to the firm’s success. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation defense experience, preferably in medical malpractice, but we are also open to training a highly motivated individual who demonstrates a strong work ethic, a proactive approach, and a strong desire to learn.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

  • Legal-law firm experience of 2+ years preferred
  • Immense attention to detail
  • Disciplined with ability to work independently
  • Well versed in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
  • Strong organization and analytical skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize workload effectively
  • Professional demeanor and customer service skills
  • Understanding of the importance of maintaining client confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in the legal profession
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting attorneys and other colleagues.

Responsibilities:

  • Day to day support of attorneys
  • Review and docketing of daily mail
  • Scheduling of attorney conferences, depositions, meetings
  • Preparation of legal pleadings
  • Filing of documents with all courts
  • Answering of Firm telephone calls

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

  • Sign-on bonus
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Please send cover letter including salary requirements and resume to: [email protected] for consideration.

Experience:

  • Microsoft Outlook: 2 years (Required)
  • Legal- law firm: 2+ years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person