Legal Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join Dunn and Phillips P.C.'s Amherst office. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide support to our team by performing various administrative tasks and assisting with legal research, client outreach, and document preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities:

- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as demand letters, letters of representation, letters of protection, and contingency fee agreements

- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases

- Maintain and organize legal files and documents

- Prepare correspondence and communicate with clients, medical facilities, and various insurance companies

- Complete intakes with clients

- Manage calendars and deadlines for multiple cases

- Assist in the preparation of trial materials and exhibits

- Perform clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, faxing, and filing

Experience:

- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role preferred but not required

- Strong clerical skills with attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills

- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy

- Knowledge of litigation processes and/or secondary language skills are pluses

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and/or interest in pursuing a legal career. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
 

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role.