What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Practice Assistant position at MAYNARD NEXSEN PC?
Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative support for the Real Estate practice group.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals
- Assist with preparation of legal documents (editing, proofing, printing)
- Time Entry/Billing/Expense Reimbursements
- Assist with document production for real estate and bond closings, including compiling transcripts
- Calendaring/Answering Phones/Meeting Arrangements
- Good organizational and calendaring skills
- Running conflict checks, opening and maintaining client files
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization
- Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and ability to type 50 wpm
- Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision
- Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma required
- Prior legal experience preferred
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- In office position
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary
- Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands
