Legal Assistant

Savannah, GA

Description

We are looking for a dedicated professional to directly support 4-5 attorneys through the performance of administrative and clerical duties. HunterMaclean’s practice groups are broken down into 3 categories: Litigation, Corporate, and Real Estate.

Our firm is technological centered. Employees are required to attend training courses with our in-house trainer. We are actively looking for employees who will proactively use the technology and other firm resources available to problem solve and continue to improve their work.

Duties:

· Handles all billing - Acts as a liaison between accounting and the attorneys and paralegals to get bills sent out in a timely fashion and maintains files of bills for each attorney.

· Schedules appointments for attorneys; arranges for conference room and/or refreshments.

· Maintains calendar for attorney; Dockets due dates on calendars; Keeps the attorney on track for upcoming events.

· Proofreads all documents for spelling, formatting, and grammar; Maintains a high level of computer skills to make content edits and any format changes.

· Prepares documents for mailing — making sufficient copies for files, preparing envelopes, mailing labels, certified mail documentation, Federal Express or Express Mail, hand delivery, etc. and making sure all enclosures and attachments are included.

· Digitally files all correspondence and documents in appropriate client files, maintains files.

· Initiates workflows for new client/matter openings, engagement letters, conducts background checks, and has accounting run conflict checks.

· Answers the phone and acts based on the specific request of the attorneys.

· Retrieves mail for attorneys.

· Prepares forms to request checks from accounting.

· Readily utilizes other resources in the firm to avoid any delays in efficiently complete the work.

· E-file documents to the court system when a Paralegal is not available.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

· Strong organizational skills

· Excellent client service (both internally and externally)

· Strong communication (both verbal and written)

· Positive attitude

· Willingness to learn.

· Self-motivated to grow and advance in their career with HunterMaclean.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Paid Time Off, Full benefits package, 401(k) with matching

Schedule: 7.5-hour day shifts Monday-Friday

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: HunterMaclean is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Firm does not make employment decisions because of a person’s sex, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, pregnancy, or any other category protected by law.

Please apply directly to HunterMaclean using the attached link:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/32a3ee30-53c3-4d14-8789-0896515bd387/Hunter-Maclean-Exley-Dunn-PC

No recruiters please

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person