Legal Assistant (Part-time)
Overview:
Small boutique Estate Planning firm in South Park seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to support one attorney and one paralegal in an efficient, detail-oriented, and proactive manner.
20-25 hours weekly (Monday to Friday) – Flexible on determining a set schedule.
Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Duties include:
• Format legal documents and client correspondence using Microsoft Word
• Proofread and edit legal documents and correspondence
• Organize and maintain client files, ensure all documents and records are in place and easily accessible
• Print and prepare documents for client execution
• Manage client database and track pending client matters
• Communicate with and greet clients
• Answer multi-line phone system, to include screening and forwarding calls in a professional manner
• Assist with monthly client billing/invoicing
• Notarize and witness various legal documents
• Manage and maintain office equipment (copier/scanner, telephones, server)
• Receive courier packages, and deliveries, and handle outgoing mail
• Manage and order office supplies
Experience and preferred skills:
• Computer skills are a must
• Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience working in an office setting or law firm
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Proven administrative and secretarial experience
• NC Notary Public (preferred or willing to obtain)
• Exceptional phone etiquette skills
• Takes ownership; gets the job done without the need for prodding or supervision
• Ability to use multi-line phone system, copier, scanner, and printer
• Strong diplomacy skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Offer is subject to background check
