Legal Assistant II

About the role

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a Legal Assistant II (LA2) to join our dynamic team. This position offers a competitive salary range of $40,000 - $45,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rigorous attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, and daily schedules.
• Conduct regular docket checks to ensure absolute preparation.
• Gather, track, and update critical client documentation, case inventories, financial information, and the Attorney’s Case Review Sheet.
• Serve as a primary point of contact by responding to client calls and emails promptly and professionally, and drafting weekly docket check and monthly status letters.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Partner with the legal team to curate client binders and ensure seamless trial preparation.
• Attend daily morning meetings and weekly team reviews, tracking billable hours accurately to maintain a minimum of 1,500 billable hours per calendar year.

Requirements

• Experience: 6 months to 1 year of experience working in at least one or more of the following areas: family law, estate planning, probate, or civil litigation.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate’s degree or completion of a paralegal program is preferred.
• Organizational Excellence: A detail-focused self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain highly organized in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Software Competency: Literacy in Google Workspace, and a strong adaptability to learn specialized legal tech and case management software like Clio.
• Communication Anchor: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills paired with a positive, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• An Associate’s degree or completion of a paralegal program is preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience working in at least one or more of the following areas: family law, estate planning, probate, or civil litigation.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.

Skills

• Google Workspace literacy.
• Adaptability to learn specialized legal tech and case management software like Clio.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• A detail-focused self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain highly organized in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Full benefits package.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.

Pay

$40,000 - $45,000 per year.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.