JOB POSTING IS EXPIRED
Legal Assistant (Secretary) Full time or Part time

Job Overview

Under the general supervision and direction of assigned attorney(s) and the Administrator, Legal Assistants are responsible for providing secretarial/administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and other personnel as assigned.  Legal Assistants are expected to perform all job duties with a commitment to providing superior service to clients, producing quality work products, and maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and communication. Legal Assistants must fulfill the needs of the office in a positive and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to type at least 70 words per minute
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications: Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Thorough familiarity with legal terminology pertinent to general legal concepts and specific area(s) of assignment.

• Perform backup receptionist duties as needed. Answer and direct incoming calls and greet clients.

• Proficiency with telephone functions, including conference calling and voicemail.
• Familiarity with legal filing and record-keeping practices.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to file and perform clerical tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency on office equipment used on a regular basis including computers, printers, copy machines, telephones, and transcription machines.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects thorough to completion.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships within the office and firm, clients, vendors, and those outside of the firm.
• Commitment to the office and firm.
• Commitment to professional growth.

 This position can be full time or part time.  Full time employees are elgible for benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and retirement plan.

Please email your resume and salary requirements to eschmal@octhomaslaw.com