What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Noah J. Patton, Attorney?
About Us
We are a small but growing law firm serving clients throughout East Tennessee. Our practice includes civil litigation, general legal matters, real estate, and estate planning. We value professionalism, accuracy, warmth, efficiency, and respectful client communication.
We’re looking for a dependable, polished team member to support daily operations and help create a welcoming, well-run office environment.
Position Summary
The Receptionist/Legal Assistant is the first point of contact for clients, callers, and visitors. This role manages phones, scheduling, client intake, document organization, and simple drafting using templates. No legal background required — we will train.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet clients and visitors and manage front-desk flow
- Answer, screen, and route incoming calls professionally
- Take clear, detailed, and actionable messages
- Schedule meetings, consultations, and follow-ups
- Draft short letters, emails, and forms from templates
- Scan, organize, label, and maintain digital and physical files
- Sort, distribute & prepare mail and deliveries
- Maintain reception, conference room & common areas
- Protect confidential information at all times
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff
Qualifications
Required
- Professional communication — written & verbal
- Strong grammar, spelling, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable with routine tasks
- Ability to learn new systems and follow procedures
- Calm, courteous, and client-service oriented
Preferred but not necessary
- Reception, office, customer service, banking, or admin experience
- Experience managing calendars or scheduling
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, email, and basic office technology
No legal experience required — training provided.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Monday–Friday, standard business hours
- Fully in-office — not remote or hybrid
- Small, supportive team with hands-on training
- Clear expectations, checklists, and structure
- Opportunity for growth into expanded administrative/legal duties
Who Will Thrive Here
- Polished, friendly, steady, professional
- Loves helping people feel informed and taken care of
- Enjoys routine, structure, and clear expectations
- Learns quickly and wants to grow professionally
- Values reliability, accuracy, and follow-through
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Short cover letter
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Proofreading and light drafting will be part of this job. Are you willing to take a basic typing and grammar test at your interview?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14