Legal Assistant
Company: Law Office of Shelly Jean John
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you up for a challenging but meaningful job?--We need a CASE
MANAGER/LEGAL ASSISTANT who can hit the ground running.
This position is for a LEGAL ASSISTANT/CASE MANAGER who will be the
first line of contact for the Clients and who is in charge of
ensuring the case progresses smoothly, efficiently and within a
reasonable period of time.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
--- You have a positive, optimistic personality and smile when you
answer the phone.
--- You are amazing at managing projects, and a master scheduler
with a superior degree of attention to detail.
--- You are a people-pleaser with backbone and grit.
--- You have excellent written and communication skills
--- You understand the family law legal process and emotional
experiences of clients
This is a full-time job and in-office.--
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE COMPLETION OF THE DISC PERSONALITY
ASSESSMENT AND SCREENING QUESTIONS. All others will be
disqualified.
Responsibilities:
--- Being the first face of the company by speaking with our
clients with a friendly personality, and tending to clients' needs
with compassion and promptness
--- Articulating the court process, steps and status to the clients
so they know where they are in the process and what's next
--- Making sure there is always a "next step" in the case that is
being performed so the case does not get stalled
--- Ensuring that no deadlines are missed; that Clients and
attorneys are prepared for the hearings; and that you keep the case
moving along toward completion
--- Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as
responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing
attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about
upcoming deadlines
--- Gathering important information and records so we can prepare
documents
--- Calendaring due dates and following through to ensure none are
missed
--- Managing Google Drive documents (correctly labeling, organizing
and sending to clients)
--- Monitoring the Client Portal and replying to messages or
directing them to them
--- Meet your minimum weekly billable hour requirements
Qualifications:
--- Associate's degree or equivalent
--- 2+ years minimum prior experience in a family law or civil law
firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant, or
demonstrate a solid understanding of the family law
process/procedures
--- Excellent organizational and project management skills
--- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
--- Applicant must be able to type 50 words per minute or
faster
--- Must have a positive attitude, be coachable, and be willing to
learn
--- Must live within commuting distance to the Ontario, CA area or
have independent plans for relocation
--- Applicant must have worked with legal software, case management
and calendaring programs and be comfortable with using various
windows and monitors on a computer
--- Ability to comfortably use Google Suite products
About Company:
We are a FAMILY LAW FIRM that is continually growing.
We want to be known for helping our clients through their divorce
or child custody/support case with ease, transparency, and
experience so they feel less stressed and can focus on other
important things in their lives.
We serve many clients.
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