Legal Assistant

Established law firm in Macon, Georgia is seeking a Legal Assistant. The successful candidate will be passionate about providing excellent assistance to attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a timely, accurate and professional manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Communicate with clients, attorneys, paralegals and others via telephone, email and written correspondence.
• Prepare correspondence and other legal documents.
• Transcription.
• Record retrieval from various sources.
• Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic files.
• Data entry in case management system.
• Maintain calendar and schedule for attorney(s) and paralegal(s).
• Prioritize and organize daily workload to meet client and firm deadlines.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working as a legal assistant or secretarial experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Adobe with excellent proofreading and typing skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities; attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to stay professional, productive, and adjust to changing demands under pressure.
• Must be able to interact and communicate professionally and respectfully with clients and individuals at all levels of the firm.
• Effective listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation, both internal and external.
• Personal commitment to learning and professional development.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The firm offers a competitive salary, health, dental and vision insurance and a 401k retirement plan.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter including salary requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Macon, GA (Required)

Work Location: In person