Job Description

Position:  Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Type of Job:  Part Time – 16-20 hours per week.

 Location:  Lorain, Ohio 

General Summary: 

We are currently seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of a part time Paralegal/Legal Assistant (16-20 hours per week.) The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will primarily be responsible for managing work product through dictation, managing administrative duties, as well as being responsible for closing and organizing case files. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, has strong organizational skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment. Salary is negotiable.

Skills & Knowledge:

 Capable of managing a large volume of work product through dictation

Draft letters, pleadings, and discovery among other legal documents

Complete administrative duties as needed such as copying, emailing, and faxing documents, answering and directing phone calls, coordinating appointments, and greeting clients

Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence

Must be able to do digital dictation

Typing speed of at least 65 wpm. Typing test will be given

Education & Experience:

One year legal office/paralegal experience 

Previous domestic relations experience is a plus, but not required

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as dictation skills

Please send cover letter and resume to Michael Tony at mtonylaw@yahoo.com