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| Employer: | King Law Office, LLC |
| DBA: | King Law Office, LLC |
| Address: | PMB 763 BOX 10001 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 United States |
| Phone: | 670-233-1209 |
| Other Number: | 670-783-1332 |
| Contact King Law Office, LLC via email | |
| Job Vacancy Announcement | JVA |
| JVA Type: | New |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | Yes, covered |
| DOD related? | No |
| PERM related? * | No |
| VEVRAA related? | No |
| Original Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Number of Openings Currently Available | 1 |
| Specific Worksite location: | Garapan |
| Job Classification: | Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
| Job Title: | Legal Assistant |
| Announcement Number: | 21-07-92271 |
| Job Classification: | Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 7/22/2021 |
| Closing Date: | 8/12/2021 |
| Salary Range: | $9 to $10 / Hourly |
| Job Title: | Legal Assistant |
| Job Duties: | Organizes, plans, directs coordinates office operations and do other related duties such as preparing, typing, serving, processing, or filing legal documents.Organize and maintain client’s documents in paper and electronic filing systems at the Commonwealth Courts and Federal Courts using File & Serve Xpress and Pacer. Prepare demand letters, summons, complaints and other pleadings filed in court. Organizes, schedules and coordinates appointments such as depositions, trials, court hearings and consultation. Research laws, court decisions, or other documents or information related to cases handled by the Firm’s attorneys. Prepares briefs, legal memorandum, statements of issues, or other legal documents for the consideration of the Firm’s attorney. Organize cases by establishing and organizing file; monitoring calendars: meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney. Assist the Firm’s attorney in general, e.g., assists the attorney in preparing for depositions, hearings and trials. Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients and vendors. Track hours and prepare billing statements for all clients and vendors. Account all clients billings and post it in quick books and clio legal case & practice management software. Maintains financial records and tax documents. Initiate communication and respond to clients inquiries. Review files and prepare reports. Determines need for and requisitions supplies, equipment, and repair and maintenance services. Performs other related work as assigned. |
| High School Diploma Required? | Yes |
| Qualification Requirements: | Requires Associate's degree, preferably bachelor degree from a 4 college or university. Experience in working in a law firm is required. Excellent customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication skills. Understands budgeting processes and awareness of profit and loss concepts. Previous customer service related experience of 1-2 years is preferred. Accounting background a plus. Have knowledge in accounting duties such as accounting reports and tax preparation. Strong technology aptitude required, proficient in: Excel spreadsheets, Adobe Acrobat, QuickBooks accounting software, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and proficient in the use of legal research software such as Westlaw and File&Serve. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation. Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Must be able to work under pressure. Must have strong legal research and writing skills. Must have good problem solving skills and information gathering techniques. Must demonstrate experience providing technical legal or professional support in a legal setting. Must have advanced or better experience working with MS software program |
| Full or Part Time: | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Hours per Day: | 8 |
| Payment Frequency: | bi-weekly |
| Overtime Available: | Yes |
| Overtime Rate: | $13.5 - $15 |
| Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: | No |
| Specify All Payroll Deductions: | All required CNMI and Federal Taxes. |
| Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided: | None |
| Anticipated starting date of employment: | 8/1/2021 |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | 8/1/2022 |
| Housing Provided: | No |
| Food Provided: | No |
| Transportation required: | No |
| If transportation is required, daily transportation to and from the worksite(s) will be provided to the workers. Daily pick-up place(s) will be at: | No |
| Fringe Benefits: | None |
| Comments: | Interested applicants can drop in their detailed resume which must indicate all previous employers and contact information; education information must include graduation date and name/location of high school and college and major. All college degree must attach a copy of transcript or diploma, all employment certifications and trainings. Workmen's Compensation provided. No phone calls. Please submit resume at King Law Office located at 2nd Floor D'Torres Building, Garapan, Saipan MP 96950. |