Law Offices of Thomas Stahl is Hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant/Receptionist (FT) Near Columbia, MD
The Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, a family and estate planning law firm based in Columbia, Maryland is looking for a legal assistant/receptionist. This is an in-office position.
Responsibilities and Duties
Answer telephone calls
Initial contact with potential clients and intake
Perform administrative and client service functions
Maintaining attorney and office schedules
Calling clients, lawyers, witnesses, experts and court personnel to schedule interviews, hearings, meetings, trials
Organize case files, calendars and deadlines
Document client communications and actions taken
Assists with filing of legal documents
Assist in document production
Assist in maintaining and organizing files/cases
Assists with other essential functions, as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum high school diploma or GED. Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college preferred.
At least two (2) years working experience as a legal assistant or administrative assistant.
Prior law office experience is preferred. Family law experience a plus.
Able to work under pressure, especially in dealing with difficult existing and potential clients, lawyers, witnesses and experts
Skilled in using Microsoft Office 365 Suite of applications: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams
Experience with Clio a plus
Good written and verbal skills
Organized and good time management skills
Able to work independently
Willingness to learn new skills and software
Must be willing to submit to a background check
The Law Offices of Thomas Stahl offers a competitive benefits package that includes employer provided medical, dental and vision insurance, employer matching retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO, as well as the opportunity for professional development.