Legal Assistant - Paralegal

WizeHire, Inc; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal injury law firm is seeking a sharp Legal Assistant to assist attorneys and paralegals. Responsibilities include managing administrative tasks and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate has experience in a law firm and is skilled in communication and organization. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 per year.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant is preferred.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Contact all relevant parties to facilitate case processes.
• Prepare legal documents and proofread when necessary.
• Manage administrative tasks and firm's correspondence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to type 50 words per minute

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree or some college preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll be working on pre-litigation personal injury cases. You will be responsible for setting up files, contacting all relevant parties, assisting clients, preparing demand letters, subrogation, and closing files.

If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Contact all relevant parties
• Resolve Property Damage
• Gather records
• Prepare Demand letters
• Handle subrogation
• Settlement accounting
• Closing files
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
• Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
• Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
• Proficient with MS Office products

Compensation

$40,000 - $60,000 yearly

About Khan Law Firm

Khan Law Firm is a dynamic personal injury law firm with a focus on clients. We are passionate about clients' well-being and getting them the maximum compensation they deserve.

Utilizing diverse talents and a deep-seated drive to succeed, Khan Law Firm consistently delivers on our greatest commitment—achieving the absolute best results for clients. Our firm provides a great work environment - supportive, collaborative, and friendly. We believe in a team approach to best serve clients, and our team members are the firm's biggest asset. We are also very active in giving back to the communities we serve through office-wide participation in community engagement.