Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Legal Assistant with Advancement Potential

Our busy estate planning law firm is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and organized legal assistant to join our legal team. This position requires someone who can manage multiple tasks efficiently, is detail-oriented, and is able to work well under pressure. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a law office setting and be able to step into different roles or responsibilities as needed. This position has the potential of evolving into a paralegal position. Our firm is centrally located near Central Avenue and Thomas Road and in-office work is required.

Responsibilities:

Assisting attorneys and paralegals with drafting, proofreading and editing legal documents and correspondences

Preparing, organizing and maintaining client files and databases

Interacting with clients and other staff members

Preparing time entries and tracking clients costs for billings

Managing calendars and scheduling appointments

Conducting legal research and preparing correspondences and miscellaneous documents

Providing professional and ethical service to clients

Other administrative tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

At least 2 years of experience working in a law office

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook and on-line research

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn and take direction from others

Desire to learn new software programs and take additional responsibilities

Reliable, ethical, and professional conduct

This is a full-time position with competitive pay, benefits and perks. Our firm values a collaborative and supportive work environment, and we are looking for a candidate who will fit in well with our small, family-like staff. If you are a self-starter with a passion for helping others navigate the legal system, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this position to admin@cfmlaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you!