04/04/2022
Phillips Law is currently looking for an experienced legal assistant and/or paralegal that will support our attorneys in various legal matters, but will primarily be responsible for managing and administrating the day-to-day tasks of one attorney. The primary duties, functions, and responsibilities of a legal assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinating and communicating legal and administrative matters with office staff, court staff, and other attorney’s offices.
• Preparing and filing legal documents.
• Drafting correspondence as requested.
• Organize and maintain day to day calendaring.
• Performing general office tasks.
• Working as a team to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Performing general office tasks.
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
• Previous experience as a legal secretary or paralegal REQUIRED.
• Answer phone calls in a professional and responsive manner.
• Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with staff, clients, court staff, and other lawyer’s staff members.
• Proactive, self-starter who is able to plan, organize and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and the ability to
respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and tight
timelines.
• Superior organization skills and detail oriented.
• Capable of managing calendars, scheduling court dates, and scheduling conference calls.
• Manage incoming and outgoing electronic correspondence and paper mail.
• Oversee and manage deadlines with ongoing cases.
• Experience with dictation.
• Ability to write clearly and communicate well, both verbally
and in writing.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound and mature judgment on the prioritization of tasks.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a copy of your resume to [email protected], or drop off a copy of your resume at Phillips Law, which is located at 301 W. Main St., Boonville, Indiana 47601. If you choose to mail your resume, please send it to 301 W. Main St. P.O. Box 427, Boonville, Indiana 47601. You may also fax a copy of your resume, as well, to 812-897-4451.
Thanks,