What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Blair & Stroud?
Blair & Stroud in Batesville is seeking the right candidate to serve as a legal assistant to one of our partners. Tenacity, confidentiality, eagerness to learn new processes, attention to detail, and a desire for professional service are key to this role. This is an office job requiring reliable transportation, professional attire, a valid driver's license, and completion of an I-9 form to verify your eligibility to work. Drug testing and a background check may also be part of the interview and onboarding processes.
Job duties include calendaring events and deadlines, organizing digital and paper files, assisting the partner with reviewing documents for detail, handling office tasks (calls, copying, scanning, and conference calls), and drafting documents and letters using internal documents as examples. Every day will present new challenges and the successful candidate should be able to think through those challenges while working closely with their attorney.
We follow a 90-day probationary period during which the chosen candidate will be an hourly employee with no benefits. After that probationary period end, this candidate will be eligible for paid time off, a professional development program which includes group insurance through the Arkansas Bar Association (but we do not offer insurance directly), sponsorship to become a notary public, and transition into a salaried position. It normally takes around 90 days for staff to learn our processes.
Although we take our work seriously, the successful candidate should work and interact with their supervising attorney and our staff in a supportive and cooperative manner.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to overcome difficult challenges?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Batesville, AR 72501 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20