McDonald Patrick Poston Hemphill & Roper, LLC seeks a highly organized and detailed-oriented individual to join our team as a legal assistant/paralegal. Essential functions of the position, which are supervised by an attorney, include the following:

· Manage attorney calendar and client meetings

· Communicate with courts, clients and other interested parties

· Draft correspondence and legal documents

· Organize and maintain files

· E-file documents with courts and other governmental agencies

· Maintain confidentiality of client information

· Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s Degree

• Previous work experience in a law firm is preferred

• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong verbal and written skills

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work

• Problem solving and reasoning ability

• Teamwork-willingness to help others when needed

• Professionalism in the workplace

Benefits & Wages

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Commensurate with skills and experience.

Full-Time

Work Location

In-Person

How To Apply

To apply and/or obtain additional information, contact Meg Hastings at mhastings@mcdonaldpatrick.com. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person