```Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our fast-pace team.
As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our legal team and assist with various tasks related to legal documentation and client communication.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for the legal field.
Duties:
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as ordering and reviewing records, drafting and sending out correspondence, and other administrative tasks.
- Gather relevant information for cases
- Maintain and organize legal files and documents
- Prepare correspondence and communicate with clients, claims adjusters, insurance companies, and medical providers.
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
- Assist with document organization using case management software
- Perform data entry tasks to update case information in the firm's database
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including answering phones, filing, and other clerical duties
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role preferred
- Strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and practices
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
- Familiarity with personal injury or civil litigation
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Sorting, opening, and processing mail
- Professional phone etiquette and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic law firm environment where you can contribute to the success of our clients' cases.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.
00 - $30.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612