Legal Assistant Paralegal

Parr Law Firm; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Job summary

A local law firm in Opelika, Alabama is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their team. This full-time position will involve preparing legal documents, managing case files, and providing excellent client support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid time off, 401(k) matching, and health insurance. Salary starts from $38,000 to $45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar administrative client service role.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file legal documents in the appropriate courts.
• Proofreading documents for accuracy.
• Manage case files and maintain organized records.
• Provide executive administrative support.
• Foster client relationships by providing regular updates.
• Ensure all critical deadlines are met.
• Support the firm in various clerical tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Quickbooks

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team in Opelika, Alabama.This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of legal tasks across different types of law.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and will thrive in a fast-paced work environment with individualized tasks and responsibilities. Pay range is starting salary at $38,000 - $45,000, depending on experience.

This is a full-time, Monday – Friday, in-person position in Opelika, Alabama, 8:30AM - 5:00PM CST.If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to contribute to our team. Please submit your résumé to [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file legal documents in the appropriate courts and government offices.
• Proofreading documents for accuracy, including spelling, grammatical and/or formatting errors.
• Managing case files and maintaining organized records.
• Providing executive administrative support, including managing the Attorney’s schedule with extreme precision regarding Court hearings and deadlines.
• Foster strong client relationships by providing regular updates on case progress and gathering necessary information.
• Ensuring all critical deadlines are met.
• Support the firm in various clerical tasks to ensure smooth office operations.

Required Knowledge / Skills

• Proven experience in a similar administrative client service role (ideally in the legal field).
• Strong attentional to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and mange competing priorities effectively, as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency and/or experience with accounting software such as Quickbooks.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) or 401(k) ROTH matching
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance coverage available
• Option for dental, vision, and life insurance