What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Elder Law of Arizona?
Elder Law of Arizona is a small law firm dedicated to protecting the aging and the disabled. We focus on long term care (ALTCS/VA) planning, special needs trusts, guardianships/conservatorships, probate and estate planning/administration. We are seeking a fulltime legal assistant to join our team.
Legal assistant duties include:
- Case management;
- Communication with clients;
- Prepare legal documents and correspondence;
- Prepare court filings;
- Scheduling and intake of potential new clients;
- Prepare and maintain files;
- Answer calls;
- Proof reading;
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- At least two years experience as a legal assistant or legal receptionist preferred;
- Compassionate, kind, and good client service skills;
- Highly motivated, efficient and dependable;
- Communicates well, both verbal and written;
- Willing and able to take instruction, both verbal and written;
- Pay attention to details;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task/prioritize;
- Ability to work independently as well as with others;
- Problem-solver (How can you make the attorneys’ lives easier?)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- MUST be able to follow instructions, especially those dealing with how to apply for this position. In addition to the requirement below, the successful applicant will include a smiley face in their cover letter. This is a test to see whether you, as a potential employee, pay attention to details and follow instructions.
- Whiners need not apply! **NOTE: The successful applicant state that they are NOT a whiner in their cover letter;
- Benefits are negotiable;
- Cover letter AND resume required for consideration .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Legal Assistant or legal receptionist: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Tempe, AZ 85282 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tempe, AZ 85282: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $27