What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Receptionist position at Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC?
We are a top-rated criminal defense and personal injury law firm practicing in both the State and Federal Courts. We are seeking an experienced legal assistant and receptionist. Prior experience in a law firm or other legal entity is a must!! Primary duties of this position include interacting with new and existing clients from initial intake through conclusion of representation, maintaining the Firm’s calendar, filing system (both E-files and hardcopy), and our weekly current Open Cases. Candidates must be comfortable speaking with clients, potential clients, and attorneys, both over the phone and in person. Other necessary skills include greeting clients for office visits and conducting intakes both over the phone and in person. Proficiency with Microsoft 365, typing, and organization are also extremely important. This is an in-office position, but remote work will be permitted if the need arises.
Send resume to BJW@woolflaw.com
Requirements:
-PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH A LEGAL ENTITY IS A MUST
-Excellent customer service skills
-Must be located within 20 miles of the office
-Strong multitasking skills
-Strong organizational skills
-Attention to detail
-Comfortable speaking over the phone and taking accurate information.
-Familiar with the State E-filing system; knowledge of the Federal E-filing system is a plus
-Can take dictation
-Ability to type 50 words per minute
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Maintain updated information on all cases on the Firm’s open caselist
-File and maintain physical and electronic records
-Interact with Clients
-Answer the phone
-Inform Attorneys of mail and emails
-Interact with other staff and professionals in the Firm
-Draft legal documents, Motions, and emails
-Maintain the Firm’s schedule
-Carrying out administrative duties such as filing, copying, and scanning documents and ordering office supplies
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
