Front Desk Legal Assistant

Sodoma Law is a family law firm with 6 offices across North Carolina and South Carolina. Over the years, our practice areas have expanded to include trusts and estates, adoption, mediation, and more. As our areas of practice grow, so does our footprint across the Carolinas. We are seeking a Front Desk Legal Assistant for our Belmont, North Carolina office who can support the day-to-day operations of the firm by handling mail, assisting with document management, file organization, calendaring, going on daily court runs, conducts the client intake process and other administrative duties.

The Front Desk Legal Assistant is a vital part of our legal support team. This person is highly organized, handles pressure well, understands the importance of deadlines, and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate should be self-motivated, comfortable working independently, able to manage competing priorities, and be a creative, fearless problem solver.

Responsibilities:

• Receives, sorts, scans, and distributes mail and packages. Delivers mail to Post Office when needed
• Daily court run to file/pick up documents from the courthouse; hand delivers documents and packages, as needed
• Creates new client (physical and electronic) files; creates subfiles
• Prepares, organizes, and closes case files for offsite storage
• Creates and updates Pleadings notebooks and trial binders
• Prepares, files, and sends enclosure memos, motions to continue, motions and orders to extend or enlarge time, as well as certificates of service
• Schedules meetings with attorneys; calendars deadlines
• Serves as a backup coverage for the Receptionist during lunch or when coverage is needed

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience helpful
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Customer Service: Works with customers (this includes internal and external audiences) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; is committed to providing quality service. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Is committed to continuous improvement.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, persons who are differently-abled, and other individual differences.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, and trust; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Planning and Organizing: Establishes action plans for self to accomplish specific goals. Identifies need, arranges for, and obtains resources needed to accomplish own goals and objectives. Develops and uses tracking systems for monitoring own work progress. Effectively uses resources such as time and information. Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Communication: Clearly and concisely presents and expresses ideas and information appropriate to the audience, orally and in writing. Listens actively to what others are saying to achieve understanding. Shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information; is open, honest, and straightforward with others.
• Problem Solving: Identifies existing and potential problems or issues. Obtains relevant information about the problem or issue, including recognizing whether more information is needed. Objectively evaluates relevant information about the problem or issue. Identifies the specific cause of the problem or issue. Develops recommendations and evaluates alternative course of action, selects courses of action, and follows up.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Computer skills: Must be adept in Microsoft Office365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentive, 401k with an employer match, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, excellent working environment, PTO, and paid holidays.

At Sodoma Law, we have a different way of looking at things. Whether clients need a holistic approach to their case or a gladiator in the courtroom, we serve their needs to get the results they deserve. This kind of advocacy is very special and is the lens through which we do our best work. Candidates who know their “why” and understand ours: we encourage you to please submit a resume and cover letter.

Sodoma Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sodoma Law complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the firm has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Belmont, NC 28012: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person