Barnstable, MA $26-$32 per hour, depending on experience Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Considered Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. A small, established law firm in Barnstable is seeking a dependable, organized, and personable Legal Administrative Assistant / Office Assistant to assist with the day-to-day administrative needs of the office. This is a hands-on position with a variety of responsibilities. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a professional, friendly, small-office environment and is comfortable taking initiative and helping wherever needed. Prior experience working in a law office is preferred, particularly in a trusts and estates, probate, or real estate practice, but we are also willing to consider a strong administrative candidate without prior legal experience.

Responsibilities will include:

Answering incoming telephone calls and taking and relaying messages Greeting clients and visitors Scheduling client meetings and maintaining calendars Checking, sorting, and distributing incoming mail Preparing bank deposits and depositing checks Scanning, copying, filing, and organizing documents Preparing files and conference rooms for client meetings and estate planning signings Serving as a witness for wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents Communicating with clients regarding scheduling and routine administrative matters Running occasional local errands Ordering and maintaining office supplies Assisting attorneys and staff with general administrative tasks Helping keep the office organized and operating efficiently Qualifications The ideal candidate will be: Reliable, punctual, and professional Friendly and comfortable speaking with clients by telephone and in person Highly organized with good attention to detail Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information Able to work independently and take initiative Comfortable using email, computers, scanners, copiers, and standard office software Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a small-office environment Prior administrative experience is preferred. Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, receptionist, or administrative assistant in a law firm is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

$26 -$32 per hour, depending on experience 3% employer retirement-plan match Two weeks of paid vacation Up to two additional weeks of unpaid vacation Paid holidays Consistent Monday-Friday daytime schedule No nights or weekends Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate with prior approval The position is ideally full-time, Monday through Friday from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although we are open to discussing a part-time schedule for the right candidate. Health insurance is not currently offered. We are looking for someone interested in becoming a dependable, long-term part of a small professional office. To apply, please submit a resume along with a brief introduction describing your prior administrative or law-office experience and your availability.

Pay:

$26.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Administrative:

2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Barnstable, MA 02630 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person