What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist and Legal Assistant position at Young Law Partners, P.C.?
Receptionist for small office building (2-3 tenants) and Legal Assistant/Secretary for small law firm that focuses on family law, estate planning, Medicaid and Social Security applications and real estate matters.
We are looking for a personal and upbeat person to be the face of the building and our firm to assist visitors and clients.
Main duties: Receptionist role for building and all tenants for in-person meetings, conference room management, answering incoming calls for the firm and handling transfers and taking messages, responding to inquiries in a polite and timely manner, setting up appointments with existing clients or consultations including gathering all relevant information, scanning and copying of client documents, and acting as liaison between attorneys and clients. Receptionist also handles all mailings so experience with using Stamps.com would be preferred, but not necessary.
Legal Assistant/Secretary duties for the firm include: Assisting attorneys in creating basic pleadings/letters, calendar and file management, setting hearings and preparing notices, managing discovery requests and online e-filing of court documents (experience with Odyssey e-filing preferred, but not required).
Experience in the legal field preferred.
Requirements: Associate or Bachelor's Degree, proficiency in computers, including Microsoft programs of Word, Outlook and Excel. Ability in typing, spell checking and grammar skills, phone mannerisms and highly organized.
Pay starts at $30,000 but may be negotiable based on skills, experience and/or evaluation after a 6 month period. Group medical is available with partial credit towards payment of premiums paid by firm for Full Time employees. PTO for all Sangamon County Court holidays and standard 1 hour PTO for every 40 hours worked.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $30,000