Legal aide job description

This position will provide a wide-range of support function to legal assistants and attorneys.

*JOB REQUIRMENTS*

· Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or related viruses

· Approximately one year on the job experience necessary in order to perform file clerk duties in a professional setting

*SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE*

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Strong organization

· Filing Proficiency

· Ability to type at a level of 50+ WPM

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Outlook calendaring

· Data entry

*DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES*

· Maintain hard/electronic files (some attorneys are paperless)

· Assist assigned legal assistants and attorneys with copy jobs, faxing, scanning, expense reports and Certified mail (legal assistant will monitor)

· Assist assigned legal assistants with prebills and entering time for attorneys

· Responsible for scanning green cards and fax confirmations

· Closing Files - scanning everything in NetDocs and routing to determined destination

· Maintain vendor Invoices (This may not be necessary for every assistant.)

· Making sure all attorney notes & research is scanned in and saved in NetDocs

· Should always check with their assistants multiple times throughout the day

· Check email throughout the day for emails from legal assistants or attorneys

· Process and scan files to be entered into NetDocs and purge old files

· Handle additional duties/projects as needed by the firm

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Walking, lifting, equipment, operation, etc.)*

Ability to retrieve and distribute files, written documents or file boxes weighing up to 12 pounds

Ability to replace objects from shelves of up to 8 feet high

Ability to sit/stand long for long periods of time

*DIRECT REPORTS AND RELATIONSHIPS*

This position reports to assigned legal assistants

No direct reports

*COMPETENCIES*

· Strong customer focus skills

· Strong execution skills

· Communicates effectively

· Detail oriented

· Highly professional

· Independent driver

· Drives results

· Optimizes work processes

· Demonstrates self-awareness

· Self-development

· Strong work ethics

*EDUCATION*

High School diploma or equivalent

*SALARY / COMPENSATION*

Competitive wages commensurate with experience

*BENEFITS*

Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term disability, Short-term disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or related viruses

Work Location: One location