Overview
The law firm of Williamson, Friedberg & Jones, LLC (WFJ Law) is actively seeking a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our clients. This position is based in our Pottsville office.
Responsibilities:
As a Legal Assistant, you will provide critical administrative and litigation support. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Preparing/typing correspondence, litigation pleadings and other court filings, as well as wills, deeds, and various other documents, at times while using a digital dictation / transcription system.
- Calendaring critical court deadlines and scheduling meetings.
- Communicating by telephone / e-mail with clients, courts, and other law firms.
- Managing correspondence - mailing, faxing, and coordinating deliveries to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organizing and maintaining case files and legal documents.
- Tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars, and attending legal meetings to take notes.
- Entering daily time for yourself and attorney timekeepers and supporting other staff when needed.
- Filing documents with various governmental offices, state and federal courts.
- Managing projects and balancing workloads within your practice group - all while maintaining confidentiality.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree preferred, but will consider other candidates based upon experience.
- Previous administrative experience in a legal setting is preferred.
- Organized & Self-Motivated with ability to juggle multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
- Strong Communicator who has excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer service mindset.
- Tech-Savvy individual proficient in MS Office (mainly Outlook, Word and Excel) with the ability and willingness to learn new tools quickly.
- Professional & Discreet candidate with a strong work ethic and commitment to confidentiality.
To apply, e-mail a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
