Legal Assistant/Paralegal General Practice

SkillBridge participants will gain on-the-job training at Bateman Law Group. Participants will learn and train in numerous practice areas and perform tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting legal documents and correspondence, and communicating with clients. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about law firm management and business management.

ABOUT THE JOB

Paralegals and Legal assistants at our firm support attorneys and the legal team by providing vital administrative and clerical assistance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Managing client files and maintaining accurate records.• Acting as the first point of contact for clients, scheduling appointments, and facilitating communication between attorneys and clients.• Performing conflict checks and managing case management systems.• Drafting and formatting legal correspondence and routine documents under attorney supervision.• Organizing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments.• Preparing and organizing documents for meetings and hearings.• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, including phone calls, emails, and mail.• Assisting with office tasks, such as filing, photocopying, and scanning.• Performing legal research

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing client files and maintaining accurate records.
• Acting as the first point of contact for clients, scheduling appointments, and facilitating communication between attorneys and clients.
• Performing conflict checks and managing case management systems.
• Drafting and formatting legal correspondence and routine documents under attorney supervision.
• Organizing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments.
• Preparing and organizing documents for meetings and hearings.
• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, including phone calls, emails, and mail.
• Assisting with office tasks, such as filing, photocopying, and scanning.
• Performing legal research

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe PDF software.
• Strong communication skills, including phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Prior experience in an office or legal environment preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Preferred qualifications:• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe PDF software.• Strong communication skills, including phone, email, and in-person interactions.• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.• Prior experience in an office or legal environment preferred but not required.

OTHER

Please note that participants must be able to adhere to a confidentiality agreement.