Legal Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Opening for a legal assistant and receptionist for a small law office working in the are of civil law. Ideal candidate will have experience in the legal field. Applicants should demonstrate an ability multitask and perform in a high-paced environment.

Duties will include corresponding and communicating with clients, answering phones and directing phone calls, scanning and copying documents, proofreading documents, transcription, dictation, filing, managing attorney’s calendar; e-filing documents with the court, answering phones and greeting people coming to the office. Applicants who have the ability to assist with drafting legal documents, motions, letters, and legal memoranda should indicate this skill and experience which is a plus.

The job requires time-management skills, good general office management skills and “people” skills. The ideal applicant will be able to interact with and deal with clients, prepare general legal documents, letters and motions etc. Applicant should be able to inventory and order office supplies, effectively managing phone calls, manage and pay office expenses and perform general administrative tasks. Applicant should have strong computer skills and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, QuickBooks, Excel and Power Point. The ideal applicant will have a professional demeanor and an ability to learn quickly and take direction well.
Pay Depends on Experience (DOE). Incentives include vacation/sick pay; retirement contributions (upon vesting); and medical insurance stipend.

Application Requirements:

• Provide a resume by email;
• Cover letters are encouraged to explain unique circumstances and qualifications;
• Professional photographs of the applicant are encouraged;
• Experience in the legal field and specifically, experience with the responsibility and skills advertised should be highlighted;
• If you are applying from outside the Flagstaff area, you need to indicate why you are looking for employment in Flagstaff. Flagstaff is a desirable place to live but the cost of living is higher than norm. Applicants who are simply looking for a job without additional reasons to relocate to Flagstaff are not usually long-term;
• Applicants that fail to follow these application requirements will be disregarded as they will have demonstrated an inability to follow directions and pay attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person