What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Maura F. Richards, LLC?
Busy Domestic Relations firm seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for critical support to attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with daily tasks.
- Answer telephone calls and direct them accordingly.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates as necessary.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, notices, and motions.
- Maintain Attorney calendar.
- Perform daily filing tasks.
- Follow up with clients to collect information and documents.
- Coordinate client meeting schedules for estate plan document review and signing.
- Communicate and obtain information on behalf of attorneys, following up on delegated tasks and referring matters when necessary.
- Address client inquiries in a timely and effective manner.
- Assist with other tasks and projects as requested or needed.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent management skills, including organization, follow-through, self-direction, and multitasking ability.
- 3-5 years of law office administrative experience, preferably in a domestic relations firm.
- Strong telephone, typing, and computer skills are essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Able to interact professionally with coworkers, clients, attorneys, and others.
- Energetic, well-organized, and able to multitask.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and evaluative skills.
- Able to work effectively with multiple individuals and adapt to different management styles.
- Familiarity with family law and domestic relations procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and proficient proofreading skills.