We are a boutique law firm focused on employment law. We are seeking a legal assistant / paralegal. A formal paralegal certificate is not required, though it can certainly be beneficial. Pay range depending on experience, with opportunities to grow over time.
Duties include:
Intake. Speaking with potential clients, gathering information related to their need, and creating a good record for attorney review;
Drafting demand letters, charges of discrimination, complaints, and other legal pleadings;
Preparing discovery requests and responses;
Calculating and recording important deadlines;
Being primary point of contact with clients.
Key skills include:
Strong writing skills, with strong attention to detail;
Customer service skills, with ability to communicate well with individuals in a difficult situation;
Organization skills, with ability to handle numerous different matters, track deadlines, track tasks, etc.
Bilingual speakers valued