Legal Assistant/Paralegal

We are a medium-sized law firm with three offices in Asheville, Hendersonville and Raleigh. We are seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to become a part of our Asheville team! You will provide overall support to clients, staff and attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents
• Interface in person, by phone and by email with clients to help determine their needs and goals, and implement solutions
• Compile, Scan and File Estate Planning Documents
• Record and store client information
• Schedule clients for appointments and answer client calls and emails
• Assist with clients' titling of assets to comport with their estate plans and goals

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the estate planning legal field or in a general practice law office or financial services office is preferred but not required
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with standard office software as well as legal software such as Clio is preferred
• Works well in a team environment

Benefits

We offer the following benefits:

• Health Care Plan
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Training & Development