Legal Receptionist

Polaris Law Group, P.C., with offices in North Pole and Delta Junction has an opening in our North Pole office for a legal assistant / receptionist. PLG has a robust federal and state practice, and we seek a polished, professoinal, mature, independent, highly organized, focused, and super motivated self-starter to join our growing team as a legal assistant and receptionist. This position cannot be performed remotely. Strong oral communications and customer service skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Suite applications, and use of the Intenet and cloud-based file storage and applications. Also, will learn and regularly use online applications for client case management. Prior law office experience a plus. Duties primarily will involve providing administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the areas of bankruptcy law, immigration law, public benefits (e.g., federal Social Security disability, VA disability appeals), real estate, and state and federal litigation support. Other tasks include scheduling prospective client appointments, communicating with existing clients, keeping the office calendar, courier duties, requisition and inventory of supplies, interfacing with vendors, light office upkeep, restocking of office supplies, and client file management. Alaska Notary Public commission required after hire with application and bond expenses paid by the firm. May assist paralegals with legal support duties as follows: Prepares and finalizes legal documents and exhibits, correspondence, and internal memoranda; files pleadings with state and federal courts and administrative agencies; records documents online with Alaska DNR. Other relevant duties as assigned. Estimated hours: 5-8 per day/20-32 hours per week; Core work hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Days are Monday through Thursday (Closed Friday) and some hours can be flexible and negotiable. Negotiable fringe benefits include health care with partial subsidy by employer and retirement plan with matching after one year of service. This position is projected to go to full time in 2025. Must agree and pass background credit and criminal checks. Please submit current resume and a list of professional references on this website only. Check us out at www.polarislawgroupak.com and Google Marketplace. Polaris Law Group, P.C., is an equal employment opportunity employer to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We hire Veterans and Military Family Members!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you agree to a credit and criminal background check before hire?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• office: 2 years (Required)
• Law office: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• other languages (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Unsuspended Driver's License (Required)
• Alaska Notary Public Commission (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• North Pole, AK 99705 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Pole, AK 99705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20