What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Receptionist position at Savelkoul Law Office?
We are looking for a Legal Assistant/Receptionist to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
- Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and partners
- Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
- Conduct thorough research
- Produce and file various legal documents
- Preserve an updated case record system
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
- Maintain and update inventories of contact details
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
Requirements
- Proven experience as legal assistant/receptionist preferred
- Knowledge of legal terminology and court system preferred
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is a must, and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, etc.)
- Working knowledge of legal management software systems is a plus
- Proficiency in English
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills
- Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Albert Lea, MN 56007 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25