What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at RMP LLP?
The Little Rock office of RMP LLP is looking for a legal assistant. The assistant will provide organizational and administrative support.
Skills:
- Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar and basic legal terminology
- Ability to compose simple memos, business style letters, fax cover sheets, and emails
- Knowledge of Microsoft software to include Word, basic Excel, Outlook and OneDrive. WordPerfect, basic Quick Books and document management software experience a plus
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, while working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to proofread a variety of documents and pay attention to detail
- Ability to establish good rapport with attorneys, clients, experts and other employees
- Ability to work independently in a quiet environment without a lot of public interaction
- Litigation experience a plus
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office effectiveness
- Communicate with staff in additional offices to ensure file continuity
- Type legal documents and correspondence with attention to grammar, spelling, and formatting. Prepare the first drafts of memos, letters, and reports
- File pleadings and motions with the courts
- Greet clients, answer and direct phone calls
- Monitor and meet deadlines
- Organize files
- Monitor calendars; schedule meetings; follow through with all related tasks
- Maintain supplies for the office
If you are a person that dives right in and gets things done, takes initiative and pride in your work and can listen and communicate clearly and directly, we want to talk to you.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,280.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Paralegals & Legal Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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