LEGAL PRACTICE ASSISTANT

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to join its Charlotte, NC office. This full-time position provides administrative support assigned attorneys on our Taxation team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Taxation team with data processing and gathering of information. 
• Creating, editing and proofing documents and other correspondence per attorney direction, using MS Word and Excel and other specialized software.
• Submitting conflicts checks for new clients and/or matters and originating new files.
• Managing firm’s files through the use of appropriate software.
• Creating labels, buckets and maintaining filing of documents.
• Coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, securing conference rooms and ordering refreshments as necessary.
• Answering telephones, recording messages; assisting callers and/or redirecting calls as needed.
• Regular and in-person attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this interactive position.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent with at least two years of experience or specialized training in secretarial techniques. 
• Law firm experience and some accounting knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel required with the ability and willingness to learn specialized software as needed. Prior knowledge of Access Database preferred.
• The ability to proof documents for punctuation, grammatical and spelling errors and to perform simple arithmetic calculations on timesheets or other documents. 
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills as well.

Physical Requirements: 

•  The work is primarily sedentary.
• It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.

The position may occasionally require more than the regular 37.5 hours per week to accomplish essential duties. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at https://www.mvalaw.com/careers-working-at-mva. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.