What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant position at Young, Haskins, Mann, Gregory & Wall, P.C.?
Full-time position available for Administrative Assistant/Paralegal/Legal Assistant. We are looking for a candidate with the right combination of secretarial skills to provide support in our office. Computer proficiency a must. Excellent proofreading, organizational, grammar and spelling skills required.
Administrative Assistant Duties
- Answering phone calls and redirect them when necessary
- Preparing Billable Hours
- Managing the daily/weekly/monthly agenda and arrange new meetings and appointments
- Maintain a filing system
Legal Assistant Duties
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
- Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
Qualifications for Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
Administrative Assistant
Radford University -
Roanoke, VA