paralegal assistant.

Spherion Williamsport is working with a client in their search for a Paralegal Assistant position in Williamsport, PA. The pay rate is $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 ANNUALLY.

✓ Health Insurance
✓ Dental Insurance

Job Description:

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
• Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
• Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
• Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
• Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
• Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
• File pleadings with court clerk. Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Education: High School

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 12 months

• Knowledge of Lackner 6-1 (Accounting Software)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Skills:

• One year experience in Estate Administration is preferred, Familiarity with elder care community is a plus!

Related Experience: Law Associate, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Paralegal Specialist