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MARRA SEXE & EVENSON PC Legal Assistant in GREAT FALLS, Montana
We are looking for a self-motivated legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. We practice in the areas of real estate, probate, estate planning, contract disputes, insurance defense, divorce, business, farm and ranch, non-profit entities, etc. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. No experience necessary. Responsibilities ? Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness ? Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc. ? Administratively support and attend trials ? Seeing to administrative tasks like making copies and scanning ? Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony ? Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence ? Answer and direct phone calls ? Maintain contact lists ? Monitor deadlines and calendars ? Organizing documents for court filing and record keeping ? Transcribing and proofreading legal documents Skills ? Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary ? Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system ? Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office ? Computer literacy ? Excellent secretarial and organizational skills ? Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure ? Demonstrates proficiency with technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, and ShareFile. ? High level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation with an eye for formatting documents. ? Strong organizational and follow-through skills, orderly and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize work with accuracy and efficiency while staying focused and calm under pressure. ? Ability to work independently, take responsibility, take initiative, problem-solve using sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive information. TO APPLY FOR THIS Position, Please Include: ? Resume ? Cover Letter with salary requirements ? Three references, preferably professional E-mail Resume, Cover Letter and References to: bmcgee@marralawfirm.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: ? Health insurance ? 401K ? Paid time off ? 7.5 hour work shift (occasional overtime as necessary to support attorneys) ? Monday to Friday