What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary/Receptionist position at Peplinski Law, PLLC?
Overview
Seeking an organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, warm, honest, reliable, and professional Legal Secretary / Receptionist to join my busy solo law office specializing in family law.
Position Overview:
You will handle the day-to-day operations and be the welcoming face (and voice) of the firm. This role blends client communication, calendar management, billing organization, and basic legal document preparation.
(Work schedule can be somewhat flexible)
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming client calls, screen prospective new clients , and schedule client meetings.
- Greet office visitors and maintain client confidentiality at all times.
- Assist the attorney with preparing and assembling correspondence, pleadings, organizing physical and digital client files, and preparing basic legal documents.
- Handle mail, court service drop-offs, and routine administrative supply tracking.
- Assist with time-tracking entry, client billing statements, and payment processing.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 2 years of administrative or legal support experience (family law a plus).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional proofreading skills with great attention to detail.
- Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, Quickbooks. PDF editors, electronic signature software and calendar software).
- Calm demeanor and ability to handle distressed or anxious callers with grace.
- Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 32.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $23