Job Description
Law firm, located in Atlantic City, is seeking a professional Legal Assistant to support their Real Estate and Banking/Financial Services practice. This is an on-site, direct-hire position. The hours are 9am to 5pm – Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and highly organized professional with experience in Commercial Real Estate and Commercial Banking/Loans.
Responsibilities
Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail, faxes, and deliveries.
Performs typing assignments, transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
Establishes, maintains, processes, and oversees files, correspondence,
databases, records, certificates and/or other documents.
Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining
attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences,
arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
3-5 years prior Legal Assistant experience, preferred.
Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers, and related software
applications.
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word, with an emphasis on drafting documents and tracking changes.
Experience with NetDocs, a plus.
Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met.
Proactive in drafting documents and completing assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.