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Legal Assistant
Skills
ConfidentialityCritical ThinkingGrammarLegal WritingOpen-MindednessOrganization SkillsProfessional
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- High school diploma or higher required
- Must have completed an initial term of enlistment in the military, from any branch, without significant breaks in employment
- Prior paralegal experience is not required, but experience in any of the following categories is desirable: paralegal, personnel/human resources, or law enforcement
- Strong drafting and proofreading abilities with attention to detail in grammar and punctuation
- Work from home, but must come equipped with a modern computer and smartphone (both less than 4 years old) with working webcam, working headphones with microphone, and high-speed internet connection
- Strong sense of introspection, responsibility, and accountability
- Excellent time management skills, providing a full day's work and prioritizing the firm's needs
- Strong problem-solving skills; takes initiative to navigate emotional and complex situations with professionalism and tact
- Possesses exceptional organizational skills, with an eye for detail that ensures accuracy in all administrative duties
- Strong, verifiable references from previous supervisors who can speak to relatable and specific experience and work history
Nice to have
- Confidentiality
- Critical Thinking
- Grammar
- Legal Writing
- Open-Mindedness
- Organization Skills
- Professional
- Proofreading
- Punctuation
- Sensitive Information
Day to day
- Ensure you are fully equipped with the necessary technology from day one to operate in a fully remote law firm, demonstrating a proactive approach to your role
- Ensure a distraction-free, camera-ready professional appearance and positive attitude from your home office
- Handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining clear and responsible communication channels within and outside the firm
- Coordinate appointments across time zones and manage your calendar and your attorney’s calendar to optimize use of time
- Move cases forward with a phone-first approach with military senior enlisted leaders, commanders, and legal advisors, followed by accurate and succinct emails, always keeping your attorney in the loop
- Keep clients informed and encouraged with routine monthly updates and responses to all client inquiries within 24 business hours
- Assist your case attorney and take accurate notes during witness interviews
- Assist your case attorney by drafting character letter templates, standard forms for clients to sign, discovery requests, and exhibits.
Hiring process
- Submit application on Crisp Recruit page
- Follow provided instructions