Legal Assistant - Floater

Founded in 1899, Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C. offers a full range of legal services to local and national clients. Working closely with clients from a wide cross section of the private and public sectors, Wadleigh continually adapts to meet the needs of its clients. Our approach is to help our clients achieve their objectives with practical, effective, result-oriented and cost-efficient representation. We pride ourselves in combining quality, large firm representation with common sense strategies.

Responsibilities:

75% Legal Support

· Conduct conflict checks and enters new matters into the LEAP system

· Backup for second conflict checks

· Support attorneys on day-to-day administrative tasks

· Organize paper files and client documents through use of a document management system

· Assisting attorney in collecting and organizing legal and factual documents

· Transmitting emails and correspondence to client, witnesses and court official by electronic filing, mail, messenger, or fax in limited circumstances

· Supporting attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants on ad hoc requests and projects

· Backup for responding to inquiries in the client inquiry mailbox

· Other duties as assigned

25% Office Support (afternoon):

• Cover reception for breaks and absences.
• Sort mail and bring mail to mailbox at the end of the day.
• Deliveries, returns and banking deposits as needed.
• Trips to court to file documents.
• Set up and clean up for client meetings including beverages
• Assist in the execution of firm events, i.e.: holiday, employee events, lunches
• Troubleshoot and call in office equipment printers, mail machine, door camera and employee computer equipment.
• Assist with trash and clean bathrooms in the absence of maintenance.

Requirements:

· 2-4 years professional office experience.

· Ability to lift 40 lbs., stand on 5-foot ladder, and frequent use of stairs

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.

· Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes.

· Highest standard of professionalism and integrity.

· Strong technical capability including all Microsoft Suite.

Education and other designations

· 1-2 years’ law firm experience preferred.

This role offers excellent growth potential and paid time off.

Apply now to join the team!

Background check will be administered.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25