Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Full Time Legal Secretary / Paralegal

Busy North Shore Law firm seeking legal secretary or paralegal to fill its full time position.

A fast paced working environment.

Concentration is in civil litigation.

Hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday, partial WFH after training period. No weekend hours.

$22.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience.

Simple IRA employee match

Full health insurance available (NO CONTRIBUTION FROM EMPLOYEE!)

Programs such as dental, vision, short term disability, offered at a discounted rate through AFLAC.

Previous civil litigation experience is a plus but not required; we will train you in our system.

Responsibilities:

-Filing of civil complaints

-Serving of civil complaints

-Filing return of service

-Data Entry

-Extensive defendant contact.

-Many other aspects of handling a civil case load from beginning to end.

-Processing and setting up payments through our third party system.

Skills required:

-Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills are necessary.

-Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Word.

-Knowledge of Abacus Law a plus, but not required.

The right candidate will be very organized, and efficient. The ability to work on your own as well as with a team. Ability to take direction and excellent communication skills. At all times maintain a professional atmosphere and persona, in the office, on the phone, and through any email correspondence.

Located in downtown Peabody.