Full-Time Legal Administrative Assistant
McLellan Herbert Locke LLP, Full-Time, Permanent
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to jamie@mclellanherbert.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our busy and collegial law office. The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support to lawyers and assist with the day-to-day operation of the practice.
Responsibilities
- Providing administrative and clerical support to lawyers and other members of the legal team
- Preparing, formatting, proofreading and revising correspondence, legal documents and court materials
- Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
- keeping electronic and paper filing systems organized
- Preparing and organizing court filings, service documents and other litigation materials
- Communicating professionally with clients, counsel, court registries and other third parties
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail
- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
- Other administrative duties as required
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a legal office is preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment
- Professional, reliable and personable
- Comfortable working independently while also being a team player
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technology
- Experience with legal software and court filing procedures is an asset
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Friendly and professional work environment
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and gain exposure to a variety of legal matters
