Legal Assistant

Our growing law firm is seeking a skilled and highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys and other legal professionals to provide support in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment. As with all of our positions, we work as a team, and team members may be called upon to assist in other departments within our company. Please submit your resume in English. Responsibilities: • Conducting research on legal cases, statutes, and regulations • Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and contracts • Preparing and filing legal documents with courts and government agencies • Communicating with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel • Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and court appearances • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and files • Managing attorney calendars and scheduling appointments • Performing administrative tasks such as answering phones, photocopying, and faxing • Inputting client information into our database • Maintaining client confidentiality Qualifications: • Associate Degree Required, Bachelor's Degree Preferred • Must be able to successfully complete and pass each phase of our in-house training program • Experience working with Microsoft Office programs • Positive attitude and the willingness to go above and beyond for our clients and team • Personable, with excellent communication and customer service skills • Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment • Comfortable interacting with clients, team members, and attorneys • Strong phone and computer skills • Strong attention to detail • Team player • Ability to stay focused and organized • Ability to learn on the job and think on your feet • Ability to meet strict deadlines • Experience working with Microsoft Office programs • Administrative writing skills Compensation: 3,000,000 COP

• Conducting research on legal cases, statutes, and regulations • Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and contracts • Preparing and filing legal documents with courts and government agencies • Communicating with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel • Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and court appearances • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and files • Managing attorney calendars and scheduling appointments • Performing administrative tasks such as answering phones, photocopying, and faxing • Inputting client information into our database • Maintaining client confidentiality