What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Receptionist position at Real Estate Law Firm?
About us
Leading Real Estate Law Firm seeking a Legal Assistant/Receptionist to join our team! We are a professional, customer-centric and fast paced firm. If you are a motivated self-starter, able to complete task with limited supervision, this is the opportunity for you.
Successful Legal Assistants/Receptionists will be detail-oriented, possess good judgment and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Competitive candidates will exhibit excellent time management skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
Duties:
- Assist Attorneys and Paralegals in preparing legal documents
- Organize and maintain client files and document management systems
- Prepare and file legal correspondence
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Prioritize client matters and adapt to sudden changes while remaining diligent
- Answer inbound calls and route appropriately
- Input search and survey info into software system
- File correspondence and legal documents
- Provide administrative support to Attorneys and Paralegals, such as answering phones
and managing emails
- Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently
- Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a legal assistant or a similar role preferred
- Proficient in using document management systems, legal software, and various MS
Office programs
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Excellent proofreading skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures
- Strong administrative skills, including data entry and phone etiquette
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and meet multiple,
overlapping deadlines
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Legal: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dover, DE 19901 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000