Legal Assistant

Job description

Are you an aspiring legal assistant with a keen interest in employment law and seeking an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training? Are you looking for an environment that values your growth and offers mentorship from a dedicated team. Whether you're a seasoned legal assistant looking for a fresh role or a recent graduate looking for legal assistant experience and eager to kickstart your legal career, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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Who We Are

At Nichols Law, we're focused on representing employees fighting discrimination and retaliation. We are passionate about closing the wage gap for women and helping employees take care of their health and their families. Our culture is based on exceptional service, continuous improvement, integrity, innovative thinking, and fun. We value every voice and embrace diversity. We believe in redefining what a law firm can be: Dynamic, mindful, supportive, and forward-thinking.

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What We Do

Nichols Law is an employment law firm, helping employee clients navigate challenging issues and resolve disputes with their employers. After representing employers for many years, we now represent employees. We build consultative partnerships with our clients and prioritize their health and well-being. We handle negotiations, mediations, and litigation, aiming for excellence in every aspect of our work. And if you love collaboration, you’ll love our team.

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Legal Assistant Position

As a legal assistant at Nichols Law, you will play a crucial role in supporting our team and assisting with client intakes and case management. This position offers hands-on learning experience, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Whether you're managing intakes or assisting with documents you will be an integral part of our collaborative team. 

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Responsibilities Include

• Preparing chronologies and witness lists
• Helping attorneys preparing discovery responses and preparing for depositions
• Document management and organizing case files and exhibits
• Coordinating service and filing of documents 
• Proof reading
• Client intake management

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years of law firm experience preferred 

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What Will Make You Successful

• A genuine interest in employment law and advocacy for employee rights
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges
• Strong work ethic
• High capacity for compassion and empathy 
• Tech-savvy & comfortable with Microsoft Office
• Proactive & self-starter
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Friendly, patient, fun disposition
• Flexibility and openness to feedback

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Benefits & Compensation

• $25/hr.
• Flexible schedule (mostly remote work & 2 days in office)
• Gorgeous office location
• Generous PTO
• Healthcare and 401k offered
• Fitness subsidy and student loan repayment assistance
• Equal opportunity employer regardless of age, race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or military or veteran status.

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A Note From Our Managing Attorney

• Thank you for considering Nichols Law! We're in a growth phase and are looking for the right person who aligns with our fun yet high-performing team culture. If you resonate with our firm story, responsibilities, and success criteria, we'd love to meet you. Please send us your resume and the reason you're interested in the role.