Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Details: solo attorney is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Legal Assistant to support his practice. You will be responsible for answering client calls between 8am-5pm daily, with 4 dedicated work hours daily for administrative tasks. Call volume is low. 

Primary responsiblities (all can be done remotely with a call forwarding app):

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, being available for calls (or callbacks) between 8am-5pm daily. 
• Manage electronic filing in State and Federal Courts, MNDES, and real estate documents.
• Assist in drafting discovery responses and proofreading legal filings.
• Draft correspondence, including letters and simple legal documents.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings, hearings, and vendor interactions.
• Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist in drafting commercial evictions and liaise with sheriffs and clients.
• Handle retainer collections and billing inquiries.
• Transcribe dictations and prepare correspondence and legal documents.
• Support Attorney in preparing pleadings, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Stay updated with case developments and deadlines.
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing and ordering supplies.
• Update Continuing Legal Education (CLE) reporting and Lawyer Referral Information Service (LRIS).

Qualifications:

• Experience in a Legal Assistant or Paralegal role, preferably in litigation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and screen calls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including advanced use of styles and templates for drafting legal documents.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Adobe Acrobat Pro for document management and preparation
• Comfortable with or eager to learn the Google Workspace ecosystem for collaborative tools and document sharing.
• Exceptional organizational abilities to manage legal files, schedule appointments, and support case management effectively.
• Experience supporting one or more attorneys remotely preferred.
• Adept with technology and troubleshooting. 

Note: no benefits are offered with this position due to it's part-time status. This role will be salaried to accomodate (infrequent) calls beyond the set 4 hours per day. Please reply with your resume. JV#5641

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