Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Plano, United States - The Crowder Law Firm, P.C.

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Job Description

We are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to become a part of our team You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Manage client files
• Trial Preparation for Criminal law firms
• Assist with all phases of criminal cases state and federal
• Record and store client information
• manage efilings in state and federal courts
• Organize case files electronically and maintain detailed case logs

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a paralegal/legal assistant or other legal field ( 5 year minimum)
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Mandatory ability to multi task in a highly productive fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Bi-lingual a plus but not mandatory
• Proficient in monitoring and calendaring hearings docket entries and other required court deadlines
• Exceptional client management skills on phone, in person and via emails
• Proficient in Case management software
• Detailed oriented and professional attitude
• Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of criminal cases State & Federal
• Federal criminal law paralegal with a minimum of 5 years experience a PLUS but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Type minimum of 65 wpm
• Self Starter
• Ability to work long hours and weekends- Required

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