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Legal Receptionist/Assistant
Job Description
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients and firm staff. Must be friendly and engaging with clients on the phone and in person;
- Extremely organized and able to follow directions and manage workflow easily;
- Responsive to client and attorney requests;
- Able to manage your own workflow, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, small business environment;
- Proficient in MS Word and Adobe and comfortable learning new programs. Knowledge of MyCase and/or family law software is a plus.
- Experience as a receptionist or office assistant is preferred.
Job duties:
Provide general office duties as needed, including, but not limited to: copying, scanning, filing, and drafting correspondence; Communicating with clients, courts and opposing counsel; Provide administrative support in growing small firm setting; Organize case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed; Act as a witness for estate planning signing appointments; Manage attorney and case calendars and other time-sensitive actions; Greet clients, prepare intake sheets for appointments; Answer and direct telephone calls and schedule appointments; Organize, scan, and deliver all mail to the appropriate individuals; and Manage attorney and case calendars and other time-sensitive actions. Our firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected group status as provided by law.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceExperience:
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$68,904 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline