Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in various legal matters, Mostly in personal injury and/or Insurance defense. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in legal research, and familiarity with legal software such as Westlaw and PCLaw. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with case preparation and management by organizing files and documents.
- Conduct thorough legal research using tools like Westlaw to support ongoing cases.
- Draft and file legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Maintain accurate records and manage case files efficiently.
- Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and court personnel while demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.
- Collaborate on project management tasks to ensure timely completion of legal projects.
- Support attorneys in family law, patent law, and environmental law matters as needed.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal is preferred.
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw.
- Familiarity with PCLaw or similar case management software is a plus.
- Strong understanding of family law, patent law, and environmental law concepts is desirable.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary skills to excel as a Legal Assistant, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to contribute to our team.
About Express:
Located in Charleston West Virginia since 1999, the mission of the locally owned Express Employment Professionals office has been to help people find good jobs and help businesses find good people.
We help build your career by building relationships.
Express puts people to work in all types of jobs. When you work with Express, you build a relationship with a team of employment professionals in your community who have, in turn, built personal relationships with the businesses that are hiring. Whether you're building a new career or looking for a short-term job to supplement your income, we offer the flexibility to work the way you want, and you'll never pay a fee for our services and support.
We provide one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry, which includes medical benefits, holidays and vacation pay, referral bonuses, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
For more information about this job, apply now, or call the Express Employment office at 304.746.8888
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person