What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Ellis Family Law, PLLC?
Highly motivated Administrative Professional with legal experience preferred or strong customer service experience needed for a fast-paced family law firm. Ideal candidate must be driven and organized, yet flexible to allow for multitasking. Ability to work independently and immediately jump into responsibilities without hand-holding. Must have dependable transportation, reliable childcare, and a strong work ethic. Life experience is as valuable as work experience. The ability to show empathy and compassion, while holding boundaries with clients, is needed. Personality fit is very important as we are a tight-knit group built on integrity, trust and teamwork. Serious inquiries only. Please be available within 2 weeks of accepting the position.
Duties include:
- Answer multiline phone system and check overnight voicemails.
- Review and respond to emails from prospective clients.
- Schedule consultations and on-going client appointments with attorneys, including via phone and zoom.
- Maintain legal files both paper and cloud based, including processing legal and financial documents
- Process consult and client payments via Clio
- Maintain office supplies, including office equipment, supplies, snacks and drinks, etc.
- Maintain office appearance.
- Troubleshoot office software and equipment when needed (with help from IT support when needed)
- Errands, including courthouse filings, Post Office, bank and miscellaneous other
- Miscellaneous tasks as required to run a law firm.
'Work Location: One locationWork Remotely No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Yes. We generally do not allow the public into the office, but all staff are working on-site.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- customer/client servicing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Administrative Support: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: One location