What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C.?
Whitfield & Eddy Law has an immediate onsite opening for an Administrative Assistant in our family law practice area at our downtown Mt. Pleasant location to support an attorney with a dynamic practice and many active cases. **Apply directly at recruiting@whitfieldlaw.com for immediate consideration.**
Position preferences and requirements:
- At least 2 years of administrative assistant experience (legal assistant experience preferred) and the ability to learn quickly. Paralegal students in the final semester or recently graduated will also be considered.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, time management, prioritization and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritizing work and projects with time sensitivity and excellent attention to detail, for an active practice
- Proficiency or ability to learn electronic filing requirements and software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF conversion software to include formatting documents, redlining, redacting, e-filing
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism with discretion and tact
General administrative and office responsibilities may include:
- Conduct potential client intake and submit conflict checks
- Calculate and calendar court deadlines; docketing, physical and electronic file maintenance
- Manage appointment scheduling and calendaring, Zoom meetings, and meeting preparation with communication to clients
- Contact clients to request payment, replenish trust funds, set-up payment plans, and collect credit card payments as needed
- Learn and utilize legal software to assist with electronic court filings and support pre-billing, invoicing, and accounting processes
- Format, proofread, and finalize correspondence and legal documents including time sensitive file pleadings for trial with communication with court staff as necessary - keeping current with court rules and filing procedures
- Assist attorney in collection of information and records from clients and other parties
- Trial preparation assistance (prepare binders, manage and maintain trial exhibits, etc.)
- Send communications to involved parties, respond to emails, answer phone calls
- Coordinate with other staff and attorneys collaboratively
- Receptionist aspects of greeting clients and answering phone for office as needed
- Occasional local office errands as needed
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Whitfield & Eddy Law offers a competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and a full and generous benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with firm contributions, and PTO).
**Apply directly at recruiting@whitfieldlaw.com for immediate consideration.**
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26