Description
We are seeking a skilled legal assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to a US law firm, assisting them with a range of tasks including answering inbound and outbound calls, calendar management, scheduling appointments, e-filing of documents, and sending demand letters. Knowledge in personal injury cases, probate, and Clio is a plus. You will be working 40 hours per week during American business hours and get paid weekly.
Responsibilities: « Editing and sending legal documents « Answering and screening emails and calls « Scheduling hearings and meetings « Entering, screening, and processing data « Maintaining customer files and documents « Creating task boards and project schedules
Qualification & Experience Requirements: « Fluent in English, written and oral « Experience supporting lawyers, paralegals, or US law firms 2+ years « Experience managing business correspondence in English « Experience using legal software like Clio « Experience of working in international teams (preferably with Americans) « Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications « Excellent personal presentation and telephone manner
Preferred Skills: « Hard-working, reliable, flexible, and adaptable « Positive, with a can-do attitude to work « Solution-orientated and resilient to stress « Able to handle new situations and issues « Outstanding time management & prioritizing skills « Able to handle difficult customers and clients.
