Job description

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The law firm Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC is seeking a PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT. This individual must excel in a fast-paced work environment and work well individually and as part of a legal team.

Job Duties:

• Working closely with the civil litigation attorney to assist in handling cases from intake through trial
• Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., medical summaries, responsive pleadings, enclosure letters, etc.)
• Maintaining attorney calendars and case files
• Scheduling appointments, court appearances, and mediations
• Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews when appropriate
• Preparing trial notebooks and providing assistance in trial settings
• Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, and production requests
• Maintaining a clean and inviting work environment

To be considered candidates must have:

• Positive and inclusive attitude
• Excellent calendaring and organization skills
• Effective communication skills, particularly when dealing with emotional individuals
• Ability to remain professional and courteous during stressful circumstances
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work well in a collaborative legal team environment

Additional Characteristics Considered, but not required:

• Customer service background
• Clio client management software familiarity
• Legal assistant experience

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours), Monday through Friday, generally 8:15 am until 5:15 pm

Pay: Pay commensurate with experience, with opportunities for advancement professionally and financially, and attractive benefits. We provide paid time off and paid holidays, supplemental benefits, safe harbor 401(k), YMCA corporate benefits, and we offer a work-life balance.

To apply: If you are interested in applying for this job, DO NOT hit the apply button on this website. Instead, send an email to hailey(at)shws.law with no more than two paragraphs about why you are interested in this job and attaching your resume. The subject line should be “I love civil litigation!” and “bonus points” are given to applicants including their best lawyer joke.

Experience:

• Experience preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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