What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at RMP LLP?
At RMP, we are looking for a legal assistant that is interested in expanding their knowledge and willing to learn and grow by taking on new skills as needed; a person with a great attitude that wants to be a part of a team that gets things done for our clients.
Demonstrated Knowledge and Skills needed to be a successful candidate:
- Ability to compose memos, business style letters, and emails
- Knowledge of Microsoft software to include Word, basic Excel, Office365.
- Document management software experience a plus (Perfect Law)
- Knowledge of law office practices and procedures
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, while working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to proofread a variety of documents and pay attention to detail
- Ability to establish good rapport with attorneys, clients, and other employees
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible legal assistant experience
- Experience in law office setting that practices Estate Planning, Tax Planning, and Tax Controversy preferred but not required
- Certificate/associate’s degree in paralegal studies or extensive working experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide administrative support and work directly with attorneys on client matters
- Type legal documents and correspondence with attention to grammar, spelling, and formatting
- Prepare the first drafts of memos, letters, and reports
- Electronic filing
- Answer client phone calls, communicate with clients as needed
- Maintain contact lists and organize electronic client files
- Monitor calendars; maintain deadlines; schedule meetings; follow through with all related tasks
If you are a person that dives right in and gets things done, takes initiative and pride in your work and can listen and communicate clearly and directly, we want to talk to you.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Little Rock, AR 72223 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $30