Legal Assistant / Receptionist

3-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Relocation LevelNone
Travel RequiredNo
CitizenshipNone
Security ClearanceNone

Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per year

Job Title: Legal Assistant / Receptionist

Experience: 3+ years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment preferred.

Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per year

Job Description:

Phelps Dunbar LLP, a full-service law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant / Receptionist for our Fort Worth office. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid role, providing support to a group of attorneys while also handling receptionist duties. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment and a high school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree, business school certificate, or related education is desirable, but significant prior experience may be substituted.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Greet and direct visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and scan documents.
- Utilize technology resources to ensure efficient operations for the group of attorneys.
- Prepare and coordinate e-filings in state and federal courts and agencies.
- Maintain attorney calendars and contacts.
- Open and close files, assist with conflicts checks, and handle timesheets and billing matters.
- Provide facilities support, including maintaining the tidiness and stock of supply rooms and handling shredding services.
- Maintain a good working relationship with clients while maintaining discretion and judgment.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree, business school certificate, or related education preferred.
- 3+ years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge and application of office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF.
- Familiarity with legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures.
- Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
- Excellent typing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, and clerical skills.
- Ability to coordinate work activities, prepare legal correspondence and documents, and organize and maintain files and records.
- Proficiency in operating standard office equipment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Professionalism and courtesy.
- Excellent time management skills.

Performance Measures:

The Legal Assistant will be evaluated based on the following performance criteria:

- Quality and quantity of work.
- Expertise with software and technology tools, understanding of legal assistant and office procedures, equipment, and terminology.
- Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients, and support staff.
- Adherence to office policies and procedures.
- Professionalism and effective communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Additional Information:

- Required Degree: High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree, business school certificate, or related education preferred.
- Experience: 3+ years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment preferred.
- Relocation: None.
- Travel: None.
- Citizenship: None.
- Security Clearance: None.

Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per year.

In summary, Phelps Dunbar LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant / Receptionist for our Fort Worth office. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to support a group of attorneys while also handling receptionist duties. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment and a high school diploma or equivalent. This position offers a competitive salary range of $35,000 - $45,000 per year.

Not applicable

Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and more.

Not specified

A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position, with additional education such as an associate degree or business school certificate preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the firm's website or by email to the contact person listed below.

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