Legal Assistant

Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. Compensation $20 - $23 hourly

Smiles when you answer the phone Conquers calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet Is positive and optimistic, and who does not live for drama Is an awesome multitasker Can change gears quickly without stressing out or losing focus Understands the importance of doing good work and doing it on time Can deal with a boss who is always busy, might not give much direction, might get distracted by new exciting things, and hates dealing with admin stuff Is not afraid to point out that you need more training or communication from your boss in order to get your work done Treats a call at 4:30 on Friday with the same care and compassion as one on Monday morning Knowledgeable and proficient with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Familiarity with Clio, Lawmatics, or similar technology is a plus Has at least 2 years of experience in the legal assistant field, preferably in estate planning, but not required Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills