Front Office Administrative Assistant (Legal)

Overview
We are seeking an organized Legal Assistant to join our law office. This role includes front-desk reception duties with legal administrative support. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, and possess a general understanding of various legal practice areas, including real estate and family law.

Responsibilities

• Manage all front-desk interactions with professionalism and courtesy
• Answer phones promptly, directing calls appropriately and taking detailed messages
• Manage legal case files and documents using document management systems
• Assist with legal drafting, proofreading, and document review
• Support attorney with project management tasks
• Organize and maintaining files
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, and court filings while adhering to deadlines
• Provide administrative support such as preparing reports and pleadings, and managing correspondence

Skills

• Some knowledge of legal practice areas including real estate, estates and family law
• Experience with legal case management software a plus
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Exceptional proofreading abilities to ensure error-free documentation
• Experience in document review and contract management within a busy law office setting a plus
• Superior organizational skills
• Effective communication skills demonstrating professionalism in person and over the phone
• Proven clerical experience including data entry, filing systems management, and administrative support functions

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person