Legal Assistant

Role: Legal Support - Settlements

Status: Contract Assignment

Duration: ongoing duration

Start Date: on or about 9/1

Location: Remote

Pay Rate - $22/hour

• Looking for candidates who live in the MST or PST time zones.
• Recent grads - Bachelor degree
• Candidates interested in the legal field

Overview

Looking at hiring contractors for settlement-based roles for a class action law firm’s Consumer Product practice area.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Direct interaction with clients.
• Drafts legal documents
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys.
• Develops and maintains records on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Adept at learning and using legal software.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.