Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

Stange Law Firm, PC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Full-Time Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and computer skills, with responsibilities including client interaction, preparing legal documents, and conducting research. This position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about family law.

Benefits

Competitive Pay (Salary is BOE: $16.82 to $21 an hour)

Productivity Bonuses

401(k) & Employer Matching

99% Employer Paid Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company paid laptop

Qualifications

• Law firm experience preferred.
• Domestic experience preferred.
• Senior Paralegal positions available for those with family law or litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and manage accurate messaging.
• Prepare and draft legal documents for filing.
• Ensure accuracy of all documents prepared.
• Perform administrative duties including filing and phone communication.
• Conduct legal research as assigned by attorneys.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with PC programs

Job description

Overview

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm, PC is accepting resumes for a dynamic, highly motivated Full-Time Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana location.

Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, a paternity action, estate planning or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results.

Why join Stange Law Firm?

• Competitive Pay (Salary is BOE: $16.82 to $21 an hour)
• Productivity Bonuses
• 401(k) & Employer Matching
• Roth IRA
• 99% Employer Paid Health Insurance for Employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Eligible employees may elect insurance coverage for Accidental, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, and Term to Age 100 Life
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Take Birthday as Paid Leave (Full-Time Employees)
• Company paid laptop
• Fast growing Family Law Firm - 2nd Largest Family Law Firm in the country
• Advancement and job growth potential
• Promotes from within
• Excellent Reputation
• More!

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: In lieu of a receptionist, greet all clients and take accurate messages (with the proper return phone number and name of the person calling) when individuals are not available, receive deliveries by courier or messenger, and receive and send faxes
• Prepare and draft legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence
• Ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared
• Perform administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, organize files and pleading panels, calendaring and telephone communication
• Conduct legal research for particular issues as assigned by attorneys using periodicals, law library, public records, and offices
• Take messages when individuals are not available, receive deliveries by courier or messenger, and receive and send faxes
• Make copies
• Enter all billable hours completed on a given day into the designated timekeeping or billing software the same day
• Perform any other reasonable task requested by the Firm Management Team

Qualifications

• Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Law firm experience preferred
• Domestic experience preferred
• Familiarity with PC programs
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant positions available for paralegals with prior family law or litigation experience

Company Description

Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state family law firm. LawFirm500 ranks Stange Law Firm as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country. Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, the National Academy of Family Lawyers and many more. Attorneys at the firm also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for organizations such as the Missouri Bar, National Business Institute, MyLawCLE, and many more. This is truly a great opportunity if you want a successful career in family law.

For more information, please visit www.stangelawfirm.com. E-mail your resume and references to the Recruiting Director. Watch the following video to learn more about starting a career with Stange Law Firm.

Additional Details

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Office hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday.
• The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

This is a full time position