Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of paralegal/administrative assistant experience. It is preferred that the candidate have family law experience, but not required. SPANISH SPEAKING IS STONGLY PREFERRED.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Vet incoming Client Lead Calls

Draft documents such as motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.

E-filing with various court systems.

Maintain client and case files.

Correspond with and update clients.

Maintain filing/document system.

Organize and maintain the group's calendars, provide & adhere to legal deadlines.

Organize and archive the documents related to completed and ongoing litigations.

Prepare reports for attorney(s)

Must be capable of working independently and keeping up with deadlines.

Ideal Candidate:

· Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.

· At least 1 year of paralegal experience

· Experience in working in a high volume environment

· Experience drafting pleading and motions

· Ability to use sound judgment to address complex issues while maintaining an appropriate balance between legal and business requirements

· Must possess very strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be highly detail oriented, and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision.

· Excellent communication skills

· Ambitious, hardworking and driven

· Able to work autonomously and effectively in a remote environment

This is a temp-to-perm position. Salary commensurate with experience.

If you’re interested in this position, please send your resume, writing samples, and salary requirements to the attention of Regine D. Pointdujour, Esq. at regine @ rdplegal.com. Applications without all of the above will not be considered.