Overview:

LeBlanc & Young, a small Portland estate planning & probate law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal. The potential for growth and long-term employment is high, and if you have been seeking to work in a collegial atmosphere where you can help people and their families, please apply to work with us.

Position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Partial remote work available. Pay commensurate with experience, along with competitive benefits package including paid vacation, health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), parking and profit sharing.

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· Provide administrative and legal support to, and work closely with, attorneys and staff.

· Build relationships with the firm’s large client base, their advisors and families; respond to questions and requests for information; answering phones and responding to inquiries.

· Triage new client intake and gather appropriate information.

· Prepare and assemble documents and related information.

· Prepare final legal documents for signature.

· Draft legal documents and correspondence with the goal of conserving attorney time; careful proofreading, researching, reviewing, collecting, and analyzing information.

· Initiate oral and written communications, including routine correspondence and emails.

· Organize client meetings; plan and schedule appointments; maintain attorney and office calendars.

· Maintain and organize electronic filing systems and physical files.

· Follow up on delegated assignments; use independent judgment and discern when to act and when to refer matters to an attorney.

· Assist with generating client invoices by entering daily time and organizing and disseminating invoices.

· Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

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· Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

· At least 1 year of experience as an administrative assistant and/or legal secretary in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, tact, diplomacy, and a positive can-do attitude.

· Must be able to work efficiently independently with little supervision including analysis and problem-solving as needed.

· Ability to listen, adapt and follow direction.

· Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite; must be comfortable learning other software programs as needed.

· Display a high level of professionalism and warm demeanor and have the ability to interact positively and sensitively with clients and staff from varying backgrounds and personal circumstances.

· Knowledge of standard office practices.

· Proficiency with the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

· Strong writing skills and reading comprehension.

· Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, copy/fax machines, multi-line telephones, printers, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME 04101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person