Assistant Paralegal

Law Office of Thomas E. Badway & Associates LLC; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Office of Thomas E. Badway & Associates LLC is seeking an Assistant Paralegal to support a small team and handle essential civil case tasks.

Reporting to a Paralegal Supervisor, you will help with case management, trial prep, and client communications in a fast-paced legal office. The role requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies (or related field) and 3+ years of paralegal experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field is required.
• 3+ years paralegal experience preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research, document preparation and case management.
• Strong legal writing and communication skills.
• Effective time management and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to support case strategy.
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents.
• Manage and organize case files and related documents.
• Communicate with clients to obtain and relay information.
• Assist with trial preparation and court filing processes.
• Handle data entry and document review tasks accurately.
• Maintain calendar management for deadlines and appointments.
• Provide administrative support to the paralegal team and supervisor.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Case management

Legal writing

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Paralegal will support a small team of 2 paralegals by assisting with essential legal tasks primarily related to civil cases. Reporting to a Paralegal Supervisor, this role involves a variety of responsibilities to ensure efficient case management and trial preparation within a legal office environment. No travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research to support case strategy
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents
• Manage and organize case files and related documents
• Communicate with clients to obtain and relay information
• Assist with trial preparation and court filing processes
• Handle data entry and document review tasks accurately
• Maintain calendar management for deadlines and appointments
• Provide administrative support to the paralegal team and supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal work experience
• Proficiency in legal research, document preparation, and case management
• Strong legal writing and communication skills
• Effective time management and attention to detail
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities

Company Description

Receptionist / Legal Assistant for fast paced high volume law office.