Business Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant Job in Berkshire County

Salary: $22/hr - $29/hr plus great benefits (potential year-end bonus)

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5pm (flexible (i.e.) 8a-4:30p or 7:30a-4p), Full time or 32 hours

Direct Placement

TEC is recruiting for a Business Law Paralegal or a Legal Assistant for a well-respected, dynamic law firm with multiple offices in the Berkshires to support its growing business group. Our client values high-energy, thoughtful, determined people who are committed to their clients and the work they do for them. Important abilities include strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, excellent computer proficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of lawyers and support professionals. 

Job Description:

• Schedule meetings and assist with answering phones for attorneys
• Manage calendars and schedules regarding case planning
• Draft and transmit correspondence to clients and outside counsel
• Follow up on outstanding documents
• Assist with closings
• Prepare closing statements
• Manage electronic discovery, document review and production
• Assist with day-to-day operations such as filing, photocopying materials, etc.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous office experience
• Demonstrated skills and is well versed in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or other position in a law office; or an experienced high level administrative assistant.