Legal Assistant

Full job description

Law Firm Carolinas is seeking a full-time legal assistant for its Charlotte office. This position will primarily assist three attorneys in the firm’s community association practice. This position is full-time in the office, Monday through Friday. Starting salary commensurate with experience. We offer full benefits and performance-based bonuses and opportunities to grow within the firm.

Responsibilities associated with this position will require working closely and professionally with three attorneys and may include:

Calendaring/scheduling meetings, court dates, etc.

Setup of Zoom meetings

Use of templates to prepare letters

Retrieving governing documents from county register of deeds and other governmental websites and creation of searchable documents for the file

Saving documents/emails in the firm’s document management system (PracticeMaster)

Assistance with pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation as needed

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Filling in at front desk, answering phones, greeting clients, and taking payments when receptionist is out

Key Skills:

A self-starter with the ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required

Able to develop a rapport with people quickly

The ability to shift between tasks with ease