Job Information
Drake, Phillips, Kuenzli & Clark Paralegal/Legal Assistant in Findlay, Ohio
Job description
We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to Attorneys and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses, courts and other Attorneys
- Administratively support and attend trials
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and manage calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Working knowledge of PracticeMaster software
- Excellent secretarial and organization skills
- Ability to manage multiple activities and work under pressure
- Legal Assistant certification or diploma
* Benefits*
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and LTD
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development assistance
