Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Job Summary Solo practitioner PI attorney is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Paralegal to work on-site at our downtown office on a long-term, part-time basis 2 days per week.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and possess strong drafting skills. You will play a vital role in calendaring, managing legal documents, supporting litigation processes, and providing exceptional administrative support to attorney and clients.

Duties:

• Prepare, review, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, briefs, discovery materials, and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail.
• Obtain and maintain medical records and billings.
• Manage case files and ensure all files are accurate, organized, and up-to-date.
• Support project management tasks by coordinating deadlines, scheduling appointments or interviews with clients or witnesses, and tracking case progress.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing documents electronically, managing calendars for court dates or client meetings, and handling phone inquiries with professionalism and courtesy.
• Conduct intake interviews by gathering relevant information efficiently while maintaining confidentiality; prepare summaries for attorney review.
• Support litigation activities through document review and organization of evidence; prepare exhibits, trial notebooks and summaries as needed for court proceedings.
• Maintain high standards of proofreading and transcription to ensure accuracy in all legal documentation; support attorneys with drafting correspondence or reports.

Experience:

• Proven experience working within a busy personal injury law office as a legal secretary or paralegal.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal administrative tasks including document management.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills demonstrated through interviewing clients or witnesses professionally via phone or in person; proficient in legal writing and drafting techniques.
• Knowledge of litigation calendaring to coordinate case timelines and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in Corel WordPerfect.
• Familiarity with clerical tasks such as proofreading documents, transcribing recordings accurately, managing calendars for court dates or client meetings.

Experience providing executive administrative support in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle confidential information discreetly. We value proactive professionals who thrive on organization and precision while contributing positively to our collaborative atmosphere. This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to develop their paralegal skills within a supportive law office environment.

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person