Legal Assistant

Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP

Legal Assistant

Hanford, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. Responsibilities: • Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department • Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines • Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals Qualifications: • Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment • Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products • Must be able to type at least 50 WPM • Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills • High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus Compensation: Commensurate with experience, no less than $21/hour