Legal Assistant Paralegal
The Howlett Law Firm LLC, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a Legal Assistant /Paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs. We practice primarily Family Law with some Criminal Defense.
Responsibilities
Assisting attorneys in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and settlement documents
Organizing and maintaining case files, including electronic document management and filing
Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding scheduling court dates
Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing trial exhibit books and witness lists
Assisting with the preparation of discovery requests and responses, and document exchanges
General receptionist duties
Keeping attorney calendars
Qualifications
Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred
General office experience required
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deadline and detail-oriented
Experience with legal billing programs, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance is available; eligibility and specific premium costs will be determined based on the selected plan and the candidate's individual health coverage requirements
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We are seeking a Legal Assistant /Paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs. We practice primarily Family Law with some Criminal Defense.
Responsibilities
Assisting attorneys in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and settlement documents
Organizing and maintaining case files, including electronic document management and filing
Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding scheduling court dates
Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing trial exhibit books and witness lists
Assisting with the preparation of discovery requests and responses, and document exchanges
General receptionist duties
Keeping attorney calendars
Qualifications
Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred
General office experience required
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deadline and detail-oriented
Experience with legal billing programs, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance is available; eligibility and specific premium costs will be determined based on the selected plan and the candidate's individual health coverage requirements
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