Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Charlotte, NC

Law Firm

Charlotte, NC

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Charlotte, NC

Legal Staff

2-8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Administrative Assistant at the law firm is responsible for providing comprehensive support to attorneys in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Essential duties include:

- Case and project management to ensure smooth operations and timely progress.
- Typing, editing, and proofreading correspondence and legal documents to maintain accuracy and professionalism.
- Managing attorney time entries and billing processes efficiently.
- Handling electronic filing to keep records organized and accessible.
- Answering telephones and sorting mail to facilitate communication.
- Managing email inboxes for effective correspondence handling.
- Maintaining client portals to ensure up-to-date and accessible client information.
- Coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reimbursements for attorneys.
- Interacting with clients and maintaining files to support client relations.
- Assisting with special projects as assigned to support the legal team.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Legal Administrative Assistant position should possess the following qualifications:

- 2-8 years of prior administrative experience is preferred, which demonstrates the ability to manage various administrative tasks effectively.
- A high school diploma is required, while an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, indicating a higher level of formal education.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to various personalities and working styles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear and professional interactions.
- Proficiency in word processing, Adobe Acrobat, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to perform essential tasks.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Legal Administrative Assistant position.

The law firm is recognized as a leading international law firm committed to excellence and innovation. The firm promotes a culture of impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement, earning recognition as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 26 consecutive years. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the firm's reputation for trust, reliability, and compassion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. The firm considers applicants regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.

Additional Information:
The position description may not be all-inclusive, and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Professional business references and a background screening are required for all final applicants. The law firm is not accepting resumes from agencies for this position, and recruiters will not be compensated for candidate referrals.