What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Brooks Pierce Law Firm?
Brooks Pierce, a law firm specializing in all aspects of business law, with over 115 lawyers and three offices, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant for our downtown Greensboro office.
Our staff are part of a collaborative legal team and play an integral, indispensable role. A successful candidate will be able to work independently and also be willing to work collaboratively to ensure that client needs are met.
The firm's office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Legal Assistant position requires that most work is performed in-office during a set core schedule, but remote work of up to one day per week may be available. Some overtime and scheduling flexibility are expected. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements to HRDirector@brookspierce.com.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-to-large sized law firm
- Excellent attention to detail, including formatting, proofreading, and grammar
- Exceptional typing and transcription skills (typing test required as part of hiring process)
- Experience taking accurate dictation
- Ability to take direction from multiple attorneys and prioritize appropriately
- Willingness to work collaboratively and supportively with others
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Power PDF Advance
- Notary public
Strongly Preferred:
- North Carolina Certified Paralegal
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform word processing, transcription, drafting, and finalization of correspondence and documents
- Maintain filing system, including timely filing, opening, and closing files
- Perform internet searches and library searches
- Compile electronic document databases
- Reserve conference rooms and schedule set-ups for client conferences
- Complete attorney time entry, client billing, and travel and expense reimbursements
- Manage calendars and create reminders
- Assist on special projects (in a variety of practice areas)
- Perform other tasks as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000