**Overview:**

We are seeking 2 highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegals or Legal Assistants to join our legal team on a part-time basis, with additional hours as the practice requires. As key support staff members, the successful candidates will play a crucial role in providing administrative and legal support to our attorneys. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in law, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for legal research and drafting.

**Responsibilities:**

- Assist attorneys with legal research, drafting, and filing of documents.

- Utilize CLIO Case Management software, Quickbooks for bookkeeping, and Westlaw for legal research.

- Organize and maintain accurate and up-to-date files and records.

- Perform data entry and document management tasks as required.

- Provide administrative support to the legal team, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing calendars.

- Assist with personal injury law cases, including medical malpractice intakes.

- Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and memoranda.

- Collaborate with attorneys to draft legal documents, such as contracts and agreements.

- Conduct research on case investigations and facts/legal issues and provide written reports to attorneys.

**Experience:**

- Preferred, but not Required: A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as law or paralegal studies, or a paralegal certificate.

- A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience as a paralegal or in a related role.

- Strong knowledge of legal research and drafting techniques.

- Proficiency with legal software and databases.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

**Skills:**

- Experience with personal injury law, medical malpractice and criminal defense

- Strong research skills, including the ability to use legal databases and conduct in-depth research.

- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.

- Proficiency with data entry and document management software.

- Ability to maintain accurate and organized files and records.

- Strong analytical skills and ability to apply legal knowledge in practical settings.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.42 - $19.88 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Free parking
Opportunities for advancement
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

Penobscot County, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Largay Law Offices, P.A.

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