Legal Assistant

ELP WANTED: Part-Time Legal Assistant (Criminal & DUI Defense Firm) with a focus on customer service.

About the Position

We are a steady-paced criminal and DUI defense law firm looking for a reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented Part-Time Legal Assistant to support our legal team. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable wearing many hats, handling both administrative tasks and client-facing responsibilities. Hours and Days will be flexible to account for your schedule.

This is not a clock-watchers’ job. Some tasks are routine, some are urgent, and some come up unexpectedly. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in getting things done, you’ll do well here.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Answering and returning new client calls, including after-hours and weekend calls (most under 20 minutes)

Calling clients to:

Provide case updates

Follow up on missed appointments

Address late or overdue payments

Assisting two lead paralegals with administrative and case-related tasks
Assisting 4 attorneys with case files as needed.

Data entry and file management

Filing documents at the Hall of Records / courthouse

Calling courts to verify court dates and case information

Following up with satisfied clients to request and manage Google 5-star reviews

General office support and administrative tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication skills (phone confidence is a must)

Organized, dependable, and able to follow instructions closely

Comfortable dealing with sensitive client situations professionally

Willing to handle mundane tasks without complaint

Able to adapt to changing priorities

Legal assistant or law office experience preferred, but not required for the right person.

This Job Is a Good Fit If You:

Are responsive and reliable

Don’t mind repetitive or administrative work

Are comfortable making phone calls

Can work independently and take initiative

Understand that flexibility is part of working in a small law firm

This Job Is NOT a Good Fit If You:

If you call off work

Dislike phone work

Are uncomfortable following detailed instructions

Need constant supervision or are constantly checking your phone.

How to Apply

Please submit:

A brief resume

A short paragraph explaining why this position fits you

Include your desired pay rate and available hours and days since this is a part time position