legal administrative assistant

*Full-Time Legal Administrative Assistant*

*McLellan Herbert Locke LLP, Full-Time, Permanent*

We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our busy and collegial law office. The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support to lawyers and assist with the day-to-day operation of the practice.

*Responsibilities*

• Providing administrative and clerical support to lawyers and other members of the legal team
• Preparing, formatting, proofreading and revising correspondence, legal documents and court materials
• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
• keeping electronic and paper filing systems organized
• Preparing and organizing court filings, service documents and other litigation materials
• Communicating professionally with clients, counsel, court registries and other third parties
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Other administrative duties as required

*Qualifications*

• Previous experience in a legal office is preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment
• Professional, reliable and personable
• Comfortable working independently while also being a team player
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technology
• Experience with legal software and court filing procedures is an asset

*What We Offer*

• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Friendly and professional work environment
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and gain exposure to a variety of legal matters

To apply, please send your *resume and a brief cover letter* *to jamie@mclellanherbert.com. *We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Have you completed the Legal Administrative Assistant course?
• Do you have any experience in the area of Wills and Estates?

Experience:

• legal administrative: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person