Legal Assistant (With Experience Preferred)

ARE YOU:

Do you prefer the flexibility of being able to work from home?

Passionate about helping families?

Highly motivated?

Detail-oriented coupled with a winning attitude that makes those around you better?

Able to multitask?

Driven to succeed and exceed your goals??

Are you a fast learner?

Are you an organized go-getter?

Are you growth-orientated?



If you answered "Yes" to these questions, we want to talk to you!



The Christie Law Firm, LLC is growing! We are a firm that focuses on helping families and children main in the areas of family court and child protection. We’re in search of a legal assistant for lead management, client onboarding and case management. Applicants will receive real-world experience, one to one training and valuable exposure to the inner workings of a busy law firm dedicated to making families stronger. If you love working in a positive work environment that takes pride in being of service to families, gives you flexibility, and are looking for a rewarding career, then come join our team Legal Assistant Position!



As a Legal Assistant Position your primary responsibilities will be to 1) client engagement from lead to case closing and 2) carry out necessary duties to assist the attorneys in effective client communication and maintaining their schedule.



HOW WILL THIS JOB HELP YOU?

You will have an opportunity to work with families and children towards making a stronger family and thus community

You have job flexibility so that you can feel a part of an important work without sacrificing time with family.

You will receive training for both personal and professional growth which will allow you to advance within the firm and also become highly marketable should you choose a different path.

Opportunity to work with an awesome team that’s interested in growing a business together.





RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Engagement

Consultations with potential ---------- velop and maintain a database of qualified leads using proven sales strategies/techniques.

As a client-engagement specialist, you’ll be in charge of:

Responding to potential clients quickly via text, phone and email.

Using empathy, compassion, and listening to connect with potential ---------- ing legal software to track and manage information and schedule consults;

Measuring and reporting client feedback related to services

Obtaining needed information from clients

Obtaining releases from clients

Ensuring provider information is in the file.

Contacting clients and returning client calls

Client onboarding?

Monitoring messages from answering service and website

Proofing emails and letters to send to clients.

Legal Assistant

Scheduling appointments with the clients?

Monitoring and responding to email

Maintaining attorney’s inbox

Returning calls to providers, attorneys and other individuals contacting the office or attorney

Filing necessary motion at the direction of the attorney

Maintain a functional and organized calendar for the attorney

Any other duty needed to ensure quality service for each of our clients and assistance to the attorney

Assisting in maintaining the court calendar for the firm



QUALIFICATIONS

Detailed and goal orientated

Proven experience achieving goals and business objectives

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Superior relationship building, networking, and customer service skills

Able to effectively and efficiently organize, prioritize, and manage clients

Flexibility to be able to respond to calls from potential clients quickly and efficiently throughout the ---------- lf-sufficiency, motivation, good communication skills, interest in sales, and company growth.

Post-secondary education

Paralegal education and/or experience is a plus!





TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED

Must have a working knowledge similar law practice software program

Must have computer and internet skills, including CRM software, Zapier and Microsoft Office suite

Proficient in written communication



Instructions

Answer these three questions and use the time to show us your amazing personality.

Please respond to all of them while recording yourself on Loom video. Please keep in mind that your video cannot be longer than 5 minutes.

How is remote work for you?

How do you handle multitasking and prioritizing?

What do you know about family law or child protection law?



To ensure that you have read the job description above, please send your Cover Letter, Resume, and Loom Video to ---------- your resume in the following format: (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME - Legal Assistant)
In the subject line of your email, type "Legal Assistant - Application."