Job Title:
Paralegal - Anchorage, AK

Company: McQuillan & Hohman Law, LLC.

Location: anchorage, AK

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Submit Resume via email to:  Salarywage is dependent on experience (DOE) Job Type: ·        Full-time·        In person·        ON SITE in Anchorage, AK Number of hires for this role1 Required Qualifications:·        Must be bilingual (Spanish highly preferred).·        Must have associate degree OR are currently enrolled & in good standing in a degree seeking program.·        It would be ideal if you have some record keeping, client interaction, or clerical experience even if not in a law office.·        Willing to train most skills. Full Job DescriptionParalegal - Full-time - Anchorage, AKEngaging position with opportunity to grow for motivated individual.Well established Anchorage immigration and civil litigation firm needs a diligent and self-motivated paralegal. A dedicated, reliable person who feels comfortable being partly self-guided in their work is the perfect fit. We do ask for competence and comfort with Microsoft Word and Outlook. Experience with Excel, and Adobe is a plus but not required. Individual must be bilingual (Spanish is highly preferred, but we are open to other languages). We are willing to train most other skills for the right person. The paralegal will help to meticulously maintain up-to-date files on individual matters, draft pleadings with attorney supervision, draft letters, and emails, interact with the court, interact with various government agencies, file motions and pleadings, prepare immigration forms with attorney supervision, ensure record keeping compliance, and ensure client success. Initial duties include answering telephones as needed, completion of form letterspleadings, drafting simple correspondence, completing random tasks that come up in the day to day of a bustling law office. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and a sense of pride and importance concerning your work product. You also should enjoy working in a small office where we all get to know and care for each other. Must pass background check, as honesty, responsibility, and motivation are critically important. Must be proficient at typing and possess excellent grammarwriting skills. An eye for detail is also highly valued. An excellent opportunity for the right person to grow with our firm and advance their career with support from us. If you have some but not all the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We can be flexible and accommodating with your schedule. We are mostly looking for the right personality above all.Please send a resume via email to . In the subject line type: Paralegal job posting. QualificationsExperience:·        One year (or more) of experience working in an office of any type (Preferred).·        One year (or more) as a legal assistant or other related role is a plus (Preferred).Education:·        Associate degree OR must be enrolled and in good standing in a degree seeking program (REQUIRED)·        Bachelor's degree (Preferred)SKILLS:If you meet some but not all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!Must be Bilingual (Spanish highly preferred);Excellent verbal and written communication skills;Self-motivated and self-guided;Ability to problem solve and find solutions to complex problems;Proficient knowledge of computer programs (i.e. Outlook, Adobe, Excel, and Word); andAbility to complete tasks in a timely manner;Job Duties·        Drafting form letters·        Corresponding with clients·        Calendaring·        Drafting motions and pleadings·        Assisting attorneys and other paralegals·        Preparing various legal forms·        ResearchApplicants must be detail oriented, creative, punctual, self-disciplined, responsible, and reliable.Hours of Operation: Monday -- Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (however for the right candidate we can be flexible with your schedule and your outside needs and obligations).Company's website: