Busy family law firm in New Bedford seeking a Legal Assistant/ Legal Secretary to become a part of our team! 3+ years of LEGAL experience is REQUIRED. Experience in family law is strongly preferred.

This position include answering telephones as the first point of contact; significant client telephone and email contact; filing; scanning, copying, and organizing client and court documents; preparing basic word documents; assistance with discovery responses; and indexing and preparing client files for court and office appointments.

Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office.

A successful candidate will be able to work well with clients, be extremely detail oriented, self driven, work well independently, prioritize workflow, and shift gears as needed.

Responsibilities: Assist with the drafting of legal documents Telephone and email communications with clients, court staff, state agencies, and other individuals Scanning and filing Requesting and compiling documents Assist with discovery and trial preparation Maintenance and organization of all client files

Qualifications: A minimum of three (3) years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant NO EXCEPTIONS Ability to prioritize and multitask Excellent written and verbal communication skills Deadline and detail-oriented

Part-time. Hourly pay is based on experience.

For consideration for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to .

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: No weekends

Experience: legal: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute: New Bedford, MA (Required)

Work Location: In person