Legal Assistant/paralegal-legal Experience Required - Germantown, United States - Morris Sessing
Morris Sessing
Germantown, United States
Verified Company
2 days ago
Description
Job Summary:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for attorneys
- Assist in preparing legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements
- Interview clients and witnesses to gather case facts
- Help attorneys prepare for hearings, trials, and meetings
- Organize and maintain legal files
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy
- Manage projects efficiently to meet deadlines
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal or similar role
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in legal administrative tasks
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis or similar legal research tools
- Basic understanding of law principles and court system
- Strong phone etiquette and client interaction skills
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience in litigation support
- Project management skills within a legal setting
- Ability to write legal correspondence professionally
Pay:
$ $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Experience:
Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Germantown, MD preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Germantown, MD 20874: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
