Job Description
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Department: Secretarial
Reports to: Supervising Attorneys / Office Administrator
FLSA: Non-exempt
Summary: Primarily responsible for the support of assigned Attorneys in all areas of law firm practice. The Legal Assistant will calendar, produce documents, and provide accurate and timely communication to clients. The Legal Assistant will also manage other projects as needed or required.
Essential Functions:
1. Typing and assisting with the preparation of documents as required by Attorneys.
2. Accurate and timely calendaring of any events requiring same.
3. Accurate and timely filing of all documentation within appropriate folders, keeping all current and accessible.
4. Maintain communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel, etc. as directed by Attorneys.
5. Prepare correspondence and occasional transcription of dictation and/or recordings.
6. Coordinate meetings and depositions at the request of Attorneys, securing court reporters and handling all related details.
7. Preparation of all mailings and overnight deliveries for supervising Attorneys.
8. Provide assistance to other Legal Assistants as needed.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· At least 2 years of legal assistant experience or equivalent
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and perform under deadlines
· High attention to detail
· Ability to work well in a team environment
Employment with Jones Williams Fuhrman Gourley, P.A. is at will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.
Salary
- Starting at $22.00/hr depending on experience
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- legal assistant or equivalent: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Boise, ID 83702 (Required)
Work Location: In person