Paralegal​/Legal Assistant

Founder and Principal at Law Office of Steven J. Hart

The successful candidate must possess good judgment, maturity and tact; be dependable, responsible and maintain confidentiality; be a proactive self-starter and demonstrate initiative in problem solving; be able to work quickly and harmoniously with others in a team-based environment; and present a poised, professional appearance and demeanor at all times. Exceptional ability to communicate, articulate, and relate to coworkers and others with professionalism and integrity.

This position requires superb organizational, people and time management skills with the ability to juggle many changing priorities and demands at the same time.

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Administratively support
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

• Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of Clio case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Paralegal certification or diploma

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Legal Services