We are a high-volume law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, handles sensitive documentation with care, and has excellent time management.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain attorney calendars and schedule appointments. Confirm all appointments two days prior to their scheduled date, collect any outstanding fees, reschedule the appointment if needed, and update the calendar accordingly.
- Open and close files, organize file records, scan documents, draft legal correspondences, process client payments, and enter all case updates into our client management system.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support and execute legal tasks, as assigned by the supervisor or attorneys, to ensure efficient daily workflows.
- Assist with greeting clients as they enter the office and manage the multi-line phone system, seamlessly transferring calls, and ensuring all phone messages are promptly documented and emailed to the respective staff members.
Required Qualifications & Traits
- A strong commitment to task completion and a proactive approach to continuous skill development.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs.
Preferred Experience
- Prior administrative roles, file clerk, secretary, receptionist, record management, or experience working within a law firm.
Position Details
Full-time in person at our Cherry Hill office. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Looking at the key responsibilities, qualifications and traits we’ve outlined, how do your past experiences make you a strong fit for this role?
- To ensure this role is a great fit: does our Cherry Hill, NJ office location, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday in person work schedule, and salary of $52,000.00 align with your goals and expectations?
Experience:
- preferred: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (Required)
Work Location: In person
