Overview
Plaintiff personal injury firm looking for a legal assistant to help with day to day tasks. Our primary client for this position is a restaurant. We handle not only the legal needs of the restaurant but also many of the administrative tasks such as background checks, employee compliance with restaurant guidelines and restaurant compliance with health and safety regulations.
Duties
- Manage front desk responsibilities, including greeting visitors, answering multi-line phone systems, and providing excellent customer service with professional phone etiquette.
- Organize and maintain legal files, documents, and case records with precision using word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Assist with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy in client information, billing records using file management software, and other administrative databases.
- Coordinate calendar management for attorneys and staff, scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings efficiently.
- Prepare correspondence, legal documents, reports, and proofread materials to ensure clarity and correctness.
- Support office management activities such as supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and general clerical duties to keep the office running smoothly.
- We have a number of older files to close by way of using a checklist.
- The Restaurant requires renewal of various permits and licenses. Newhires must meet requirements and interview need to be set up. Interaction with the health department is required. You will be working directly for the attorney and under the attorney's supervision. To the extent that you have restaurant experience and/or training and certification, please list this on your resume.
Requirements
- Proven clerical experience with strong organizational skills in an office environment; previous legal or administrative experience is preferred.
- Excellent computer literacy including data entry skills, document formatting, proofreading, and technical proficiency with office equipment.
- Knowledge of the food service industry.
- Strong communication skills in English with proper grammar, spelling and writing skills.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
