Legal Secretary Paralegal

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

Our Customer is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Contingent Worker to serve as a Legal Secretary Paralegal to help support their business needs. This role is 100% remote.

The main function of a Legal Secretary Paralegal is to assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. A typical paralegal is responsible for conducting research to support a legal proceeding, formulate a defense or to initiate legal action.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence and legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney or a paralegal.
• Review legal journals and assist with legal research.
• May assist new lawyers how to prepare documents for submission to the courts.
• Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
• Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
• Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
• Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent training required.
• 0-2 years experience required
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits Program
• Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
• New Child Benefit: Up to $4,000 for the birth or adoption of a child while on assignment (conditions apply)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.