Legal Assistant

at  ASC

• Position Description The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to timely and accurate preparation of a wide variety of legal correspondence, briefs, pleadings, motions, legal notices and forms. Draft and review legal memoranda analyzing complex legal and factual issues and performing substantive legal research. Prepares discovery documents and files appropriate discovery documentation and pleadings with the court. Drafting legal documents in various kinds of matters including complaints, settlement agreements, orders, and letters. The position will also maintain legal records, files, and case management system.
• Skills Required Concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of law; methods and techniques of legal research; use of statutes, codes and other legal resources; methods, techniques, and principles for legal writing.

Understanding of the attorney/client relationship including the need for confidentiality and discretion. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity. Proper use and application of information from legal sources; ability to elicit information in a legal investigation; write complex legal documents; establish and maintain relationships with representatives of the courts and government entities. Work well in a challenging and fast-paced environment, respond well to changing priorities and regularly demonstrate a professional, positive and supportive attitude. Ability to track court actions in various states. Ability to utilize automated case management systems and follow office procedures for maintaining and tracking records. Ability to organize, prioritize and perform varied tasks and track multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience Required Legal Assisting or Paralegal backgroundEducation Preferred

A certificate of completion from a Legal Assisting or Paralegal studies
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Assisting or Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Experience Required Legal Assisting or Paralegal backgroundEducation Preferre