Administrative Assistant

Job Purpose:

To provide administrative support to a busy, fast paced attorney.  Position is full or part time.

 

Duties:

Must be comfortable working alone in office 90% of the time.  Must be comfortable working  at attorney's home office on occasion.

* Drafts correspondence, emails, memos, transcribe notes.  Must be able to take quick notes and type at least 55wpm.

 * Conserves the attorney's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; communicating with clients, copying;, faxing, scanning documents.

 

* Maintains appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.

 

* Communicates with clients in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.

 

* Completes assigned projects by the strict deadlines; following up on results.

 

* Utilizes heavy filing systems; maintains an organized office by constant filing of documents.

 

*Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies

 

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

 

 * Runs business ands personal errands as needed

 

 

Skills/Qualifications:

 

•At least two years administrative or executive assistant experience.

•Excellent computer skills, Must know Excel, Word, Outlook; Candidate must type at least 55 wpm.

•Efficient time management and organizational skills.

•Must be detail oriented, be able to multi task, and ability to work in a fast paced environment

•Excellent verbal, written and proofreading skills.

•Must have the initiative to learn, quick adaptation skills,and flexibility.

•Reliable transportation-travel required to and from courthouse.

•Must be willing to work alone in office.  Candidate will be working alone 90% of the time. Must be self-manageable.

Employee will be a 1099 contract employee; healthcare coverage and tax deductions are the responsibility of employee. 

 

Flexiblehours for students. 

 

Great opportunity for college students who might have an interest in law or the legal industry.  Very exciting opportunity tobe a part of a winning law firm.

 LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY.  MUST PROVIDE SALARY HISTORY WITH RESUME