Legal Assistant

The Lima office is the largest, with more than 300 attorneys. Billable target for associates is 1,800 hours.

Overview

Looking for a Legal Assistant who wants to stay somewhere for a while. Looking for someone who knows legal formatting, is fast in Word and does not let a deadline slip. Hybrid: two days in the office in Lima, the rest from home.

Job duties

• Answer client calls and take detailed messages
• Arrange court reporters, interpreters and conference rooms
• Process payments to trust accounts per firm procedures
• Send engagement letters and collect retainers
• Scan, name and file documents in the document management system

What you need

• 2-4 years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or law firm receptionist
• High school diploma required; legal secretary certificate or associate degree preferred
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM
• Professional with clients who may be upset
• Advanced Microsoft Word, including pleading formats, styles and redlines
• Organised and calm with competing deadlines
• Discreet with confidential information

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

PEN 2,600 - PEN 3,400/month

Compensation and benefits

• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible hours
• Training budget
• Transport provided
• Annual bonus

Please mention your notice period and expected salary.

Start: Within 30 days.

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