Lewis McDaniels, LLC

09/14/2022

Summary:

The legal assistant provides high-level administrative support to the law firm by conducting research, handling information requests, interacting with client, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings for attorneys.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Others duties may be assigned.

• Greet visitors in a gracious and welcoming manner
• Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks and/or court reporters
• Draft legal documents, reports and standard letters
• Create and maintain electronic filing systems
• Handle client billing and invoice reconciliation
• Maintain and review the calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, input information into the database and draft documents related to cases
• Assist with meeting preparation
• Prepare, track and submit Partner expenses for reimbursement
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Skills, Knowledge and Education:
• 1-3 years’ administrative experience is preferred
• High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently and strong organizational skills
• Proficient with all technology and an expert user of word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Bilingual with the ability to speak Spanish fluently is a plus

Work Environment and Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a standard schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. This job operates in a professional office environment and no overnight travel is expected for the role. There may be occasional local day travel required. Paid holidays and vacation.

09/09/2020

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to join our team!

This is a part-time position with potential to eventually turn into full-time. The hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 9am - 2pm.

The ideal candidate will effectively:
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Greet and tend to all visitors
• Organize and schedule appointments/ maintain calendars
• Receive, compose, and distribute email, faxes and forms
• Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail
• Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, scanning etc.
• Maintain a filing system
• Update and maintain office policies and procedures
• Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
• Maintain relationships with current vendors
• Maintain contact lists
• Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

Requirements:
• Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Working knowledge of office equipment like printers and fax machines
• Excellent time management skills
• the ability to prioritize work and multitask
• Must be detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Must be driven and take initiative to problem solve


Serious inquiries only. Start date is currently set to the beginning of October.
Contact us for immediate consideration and please include a cover letter and resume.

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