Legal Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of a busy law office and effective case management. You will provide legal services in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Business, and Real Estate under the supervision of an attorney.

Other responsibilities include:

Attention to detail

Answer telephone calls

Confer with clients and prospective clients

Periodic court runs, including filing court documents, recording documents, etc.

Scanning and Faxing

Correspondence to various agencies, clients, and law firms

Transcribing dictations

Open, close, organize, and maintain electronic and hard copies of client files

Open mail and distribute to attorney

Manage calendars, contact lists, and client database in Microsoft Outlook

Accept and process payments

Qualifications

Prefer prior experience in a legal office

Experience working with public

Operate and use modern office equipment and software

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong grammatical and spelling skills

Work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team

Exceptional attendance and punctuality

Notary Public or willing to become Notary Public

Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

Details

Hours for this position will be 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Vacation and Sick Leave after 90 days probation period

Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement up to $400

Retirement 401(k) approximately after 1 year