Experienced Paralegal/Administrative Assistant for Tech Friendly Firm, Karachi
Job Posted: 23.10.2021 20:30:27
The Law Office of Temi Siyanbade is a Houston-based boutique law firm that helps people establish their businesses, protect their names, and keep their profits. We empower, educate, and support companies and individuals challenging the stereotypical narrative of what it means to be great by providing high-quality legal representation, innovative thinking, and dedicated, client-centered focus. Our practice areas include business formations, contract negotiations and drafting, copyright, and trademark registration. We are looking for an enthusiastic and savvy executive legal assistant/paralegal to provide support for the growing needs of our clients. In this role, you use your passion for organization, interest in the law, and commitment to excellent client service to help business owners leave a lasting impact in their world. This position is a remote, part-time role that allows you to work from the comfort of your own home. We would love to work with someone from the greater Houston area, but it is not required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: You will be responsible for ushering, this firm into a new season of organization and productivity in this contract role. You will work closely with the Principal attorney to understand the vision at large and implement procedures to execute that vision in a clear, systematic way. You will also interact heavily with clients as a primary point of contact. You will be called on to help understand their greatest needs and objectives. – Work closely with the principal attorney/founder – Proactively developing and implementing systems and procedures for a growing law firm to keep tasks organized and projects moving forward – Email and calendar management in Google workspace – Set and track critical deadlines – Contribute to ongoing business development tasks; – Engage with potential and existing clients to assess needs and determine appropriate solutions via email and phone. – Promote and support law firm values, policies, procedures, and vision; – Manage and oversee scheduling and travel arrangements; – Communicate with clients, third-parties, opposing counsel, court personnel, and others on behalf of the firm; – Organizing files in electronic document management systems like Dropbox and/or Google Drive – Transcription of marketing content from firm videos and podcasts, and – Other relevant administrative tasks. Essential Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: • Excellent communication skills, primarily written and oral; • Dedication to developing and maintaining administrative organization; • Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Dubsado, Asana, Zoom, Canva,• Detail-oriented, problem-solving skills; • Values and demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and initiative; • Understanding of innovative business support applications and software; • Proven track record of excellent customer service; and • Growth-driven mindset; • The ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion; and • A sincere commitment to organizational success. Preferred, but not required: • Knowledge of Estate Planning, business law, or criminal defense (preferred, but not required) • Interest in small business law, particularly for creative entrepreneurs. Required Tools: – A computer, – A cell-phone, and – Ongoing access to email and high-speed internet. Success looks like… – Simple, procedures developed with the assistance and input of the Principal attorney; – Increase client retention and new raving fans with expectations met; and – High personal satisfaction for you. You want this opportunity because working with this firm provides you: – The opportunity to have hands-on experience with many new businesses; – An actual voice in how a new firm sets up its procedures; – The chance to provide services that directly impact a law firms bottom-line; – Time to affect the way people design their family’s legacy and re-write generational patterns of poverty; – Flexibility to work from anywhere; and – Compensation with room for more work, more pay, and more impact.
