Legal Assistant
We are seeking a legal assistant for the following position:
Job Description/Duties to Include:
- Open real estate closing files, order title examination, municipal lien certificate and plot plans.
- Enter real estate closing information into E-Closing software.
- Prepare closing packages for purchases and refinances.
- Assist attorneys in disbursement of all proceeds at closing for purchases and refinances.
- Prepare deeds, powers of attorney and order payoffs for real estate sales.
- Prepare summonses and cover letters to county sheriffs for cases in litigation. Update and organize pleadings binder, keeping a record of the pleadings binder in appropriate case file in Word Format.
- Greet office visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
- Clerical duties
- Call Court when necessary to seek confirmation of scheduled dates/cancellation of dates, or other necessary information.
- Call record providers and stenographers to check on status of records requests and depositions/transcriptions, respectfully. Draft basic cover letters.
- Order, inventory and dispense supplies.
- Notary public and keep notary records.
- Other law office related work, as assigned.
Hours:
- 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, excluding legal holidays.
Compensation:
$35/hour
Key Competencies:
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Confidentiality.
- Time management.
- Attention to detail.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Customer-service orientation