Administrative Legal Assistant
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Job Overview
``Entry Level but great Growth Potential`’
We are a small laid-back family-owned law firm in need of an administrative/legal assistant. While the position and pay is entry level, we want someone eager to learn, thrive and quickly grow their job responsibilities and corresponding pay/benefits. This absolutely can be a career opportunity for the right individual.
The ideal candidate is a mature, patient and organized quick-learner who enjoys clerical and phone work. You must enjoy working solo as this is a remote home based position (training will be full time in person however - roughly 1-2 months depending on how quickly you learn). And the position requires someone with a professional yet patient and friendly phone presence since interacting with potential and existing clients is a daily activity.
Duties
Answering phones/questions and scheduling consultations with prospective clients
Managing existing client relationships via email and phone, requesting documents/other file needs and scheduling appointments
Data entry into Client petition software system and managing client file workflow (we will train)
Organize and maintain documents in an electronic filing system.
Eventual goals are to manage all the above as the Office Manager and grow to assist attorney in preparation of legal petitions/motions/hearings along with managing attorney schedule
Qualifications
Professional and friendly phone skills.
Enjoy solo, quiet laid back environment
Highly organized and Detail oriented
Able to learn and become competent with office processes and software data entry quickly
Familiarity with Office Word/Excel
Generally can type (no need to be a speed demon but please better than hunt and peck)
Honest, trustworthy and prideful in work results/performance with good written and spoken grammar
Ability to communicate effectively to differing groups (clients, general public, and court personnel)
Ability to create and maintain relationships with clients
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Work from home
Work Location: Remote