Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Our prestigious client in downtown Reno is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for their busy, reputable boutique law firm, working with wills/estates/trusts.  The position requires previous experience working in a law firm and is a great temp-to-hire opportunity!

What the Legal Assistant/Paralegal will need to have:

• Responds positively to changes to deadlines, priorities, etc., and has experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Skilled at reading, analyzing and drawing conclusions from information presented
• Above average writing, editing and proof-reading skills, and strives for accuracy
• Systems-oriented with excellent project/task management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is necessary for this position.
• Communicative, curious, proactive, takes initiative, and enjoys a sense of ownership 
• Experience in any of the following areas preferred: wills, estates, trusts
• 2+ years’ legal assistant or paralegal experience required

What the Legal Assistant/Paralegal will do:

• Managing attorney’s task list
• Maintaining calendars/scheduling
• Preparing correspondence
• Preparing and filing and/or recording various types of legal documents
• Maintaining and organizing files
• Conducting legal research
• Client communications, including client intake calls

Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm 

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