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