Legal Assistant

Summary

Join ConnectOS, a top-rated Philippines employer, and work for a new law firm in Raleigh specializing in special needs, immigration, and family law. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of P350-P400 and a schedule of 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST. Responsibilities include client intake, communication with clients and attorneys, scheduling, and prioritizing workflow. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal setting and at least two years of experience as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary are required. Experience with immigration law is also necessary. ConnectOS is a Great Place to Work certified company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in or equivalent work experience in legal setting
• Minimum 2+ years experience as a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary
• Background in Immigration Law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Client Intake - follow up with potential or current clients; Gathering basic information from a checklist or questionnaire
• Acknowledge and respond to direct emails from attorney
• Ask for and be proactive in scheduling weekly case status meeting with each attorney
• Understands in prioritizing workflow, in a way other attorneys understand urgency and priority of other tasks
• Calendar all due dates as documents are received – setting reminders and follow ups

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in using Clio Manage & Grow is a plus
• Worked with any interpreter is a plus