Part-time Legal Intern (Administrative Assistant)

The Legal Intern will provide part-time support to our Raleigh Estate Planning and Administration practice. Specific examples of typical duties include:

·       Open, maintain and close client files (electronic and hard files); Create and maintain contact and matters in practice management system

·       Assist with clients as needed, including serving as witness to document execution, scanning and processing client documents, preparing correspondence and filings, etc.

·       Gather information and documents from clients, prepare and print client files for meetings, process files and notes after client meetings, document production for client signing meetings, and process executed documents after signing meeting.

·       Assist with EstateCare clients, including preparing for annual renewals and annual review meetings, processing executed documents and files after annual review meetings, etc.

·       Be dependable; maintain strict confidentiality; be punctual and meet deadlines.

·       Work as a team with a high level of communication and interdependence with other staff members, but also take ownership of workflow and assigned projects and work independently to accomplish tasks in an efficient manner.

·       Must be able to work 25 hours/week during our core business hours of 9:00am-5:00pm with a consistent schedule.

·       High school degree; some college preferred.

·       Prior experience in an office setting preferred.

·       Positive attitude and proactive personality with excellent international skills, including a desire to interact and maintain professionalism with clients, attorneys, staff, and other professionals.

·       Proficiency with Windows, Word, and Outlook. Must be able to learn and operate the firm’s other software applications (Clio, Adobe Acrobat, Netdocuments, etc.).

·       Ability to follow established processes/systems.

·       Ability to sit and work on computer-based programs for up to the majority of the workday.

Additional Notes

As part of the support team, this position will have regular interaction with firm attorneys and other staff. From time to time, your job responsibilities may change, and you may be asked to assist on firm-wide projects. This job description does not contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required, which may also change as the firm’s needs change.

Strauss Attorneys, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

This position is not benefits eligible. Hourly rate of $15/hour.

Salary : $15