Organized Legal Assistant for Litigation Support

Tempo,-Inc.-1; Houlton (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Job summary

Tempo Employment Services in Houlton, ME is seeking a Legal Assistant for a local law office. This is a hands-on role supporting attorneys and staff with clerical duties, document preparation, scheduling, and file management.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of administrative experience, excellent communication, and strong MS Office skills. Paralegal training is preferred. On-site position with health, vacation, and retirement benefits after the introductory period.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional administrative experience.
• Certified paralegal training or related post-secondary education strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new technology quickly.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and assist with screening potential clients.
• Answer phones, take messages, coordinate appointments, and direct calls to staff.
• Maintain accurate contact records and client information.
• Coordinate multiple calendars and provide reminders to meet deadlines.
• Prepare, organize, and file legal documents related to active cases.
• Enter information into the firm's practice management software.
• Proofread and edit documents for grammatical accuracy before distribution.
• Correspond with clients, financial institutions, and attorneys in a timely manner.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Certified paralegal training or related post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tempo Employment Services in Houlton, ME is seeking a Legal Assistant for a local law office. This is a hands-on role supporting attorneys and staff with clerical duties, document preparation, scheduling, and file management.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of administrative experience, excellent communication, and strong MS Office skills. Paralegal training is preferred. On-site position with health, vacation, and retirement benefits after the introductory period.