Paralegal

Job Description

Ascent Law is actively seeking a Paralegal to work with our legal team. This will be a full-time position located in West Jordan. We are a mid-sized firm with a strong team culture that is growing fast, and we need someone to help us into the next stages as we grow.

You are a good candidate if you:

• Are looking to expand your legal career.
• Have an energetic positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team and you get along easily with others.
• Have a great work ethic and strong organizational skills.
• Enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere that is relaxed yet engaged.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and archiving documents related to completed and ongoing cases.
• Legal drafting
• Filing documents with the court.
• Working alongside the attorney.
• Preparing documents and exhibits
• Interacting with clients
• Calendaring
• Keeping up on case deadlines

Qualifications

• Prefer a paralegal school graduate.
• Possess excellent grammar, writing, and computer skills.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with co-workers and emotionally distressed clients.
• Positive attitude when dealing with difficult situations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Bilingual a plus

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• 40 hours of paid vacation
• 7 paid holidays off

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20-$25 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent
• Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or similar (preferred but not required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (preferred)
• Fluent in Microsoft Office

Work Location: West Jordan