Front Desk/Legal Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Front Desk Agent to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing exceptional customer service while managing a variety of administrative tasks. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer multi-line phone system calls promptly, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette while addressing inquiries, client questions, and/or directing calls to appropriate personnel.
• Manage appointment scheduling and maintain an organized calendar for attorneys and staff.
• Prepare paperwork for signing.
• Perform data entry tasks accurately, ensuring all client information is up-to-date in our systems.
• Assist with legal drafting tasks as needed, including documents related to estate planning and administration.
• Maintain filing systems for legal documents, ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
• Support office operations by coordinating with other staff members to ensure smooth workflow.
• Attend to client needs during appointments.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a law office environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, particularly in estate planning and estate administration.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in data entry with high attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
• Microsoft products (Word, Excel, To Do, Teams, Outlook, etc.) on a PC platform
• Professional office environment

Requirements

• Familiarity with Smokeball (law office case management system).
• Experience with estate planning and/or estate and trust administration.

NOTE:

• this is an on-site position at the Ocean View, Delaware office

PAY:

• $18 - 21 / hour depending on experience

SCHEDULE:

• full-time, in office (Monday-Friday, 9-5)

BENEFITS:

• PTO (paid time off)
• flexible schedule
• paid holidays (including your birthday)
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• please note: we DO NOT offer health benefits

About Chesapeake Legal Counsel, LLC:

Chesapeake Legal Counsel provides an array of legal services for individuals, their families and their businesses including estate, tax, charitable, Medicaid, and Special Needs Trust planning because the transfer of wealth, like the transfer of values, from generation to generation, demands care and attention. Founded in 1993, Chesapeake Legal Counsel, LLC is a Delaware based company with offices in Ocean View, Delaware and Annapolis, Maryland. The attorneys at Chesapeake Legal Counsel use their years of legal experience to design those strategies that allow the client to transfer wealth to whom they want, when they want, and how they want in an efficient and understandable process.

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do before applying:

WWW.CLC.ESQ

If you are passionate about providing excellent service and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for the Front Desk/Legal Assistant position today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ocean View, DE 19970 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21