Paralegal Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal Assistant with experience with Corporate Immigration Laws to join our dynamic legal team. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to support a broad range of legal practices including Corporate Immigration Laws. The successful candidate will play a vital role in assisting attorneys with case management, document preparation, research, and administrative tasks. This role is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills, a passion for legal work, and experience in diverse legal areas seeking to develop their professional expertise within a collaborative environment.

• 20 hours per week -Hours/Days are flexible
• Work site could be hybrid – in office at Clarks Summit location and/or remote
• Experience in Corporate Immigration assistance and contract work is preferred.
• Paralegal certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal research
• Prepare and review legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and adherence to established standards.
• Manage case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw; ensure all documents are accurately filed, organized, and maintained for easy retrieval.
• Conduct thorough document review and data entry to support litigation, and other legal proceedings.
• Support project management activities by coordinating deadlines, scheduling interviews or client meetings, and tracking case progress.
• Perform administrative duties including proofreading legal drafts, transcribing dictations, maintaining calendars for court dates or
•  or client appointments, and handling clerical tasks such as filing and phone etiquette.
• Conduct legal research across various practice areas including immigration law, personal injury law, and more to assist attorneys in case preparation.
• Support the firm’s overall legal administrative functions by providing executive administrative support when needed.