Overview
Legal Office Assistant Jobs in St. Louis, MO at Lowenhaupt & Chasnoff
Lowenhaupt & Chasnoff (est. 1908) is a law firm where high-quality estate planning, tax and fiduciary advisory services and impeccable responsiveness are provided to our clients. This position is perfect for entry level professionals seeking an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and develop valuable legal and office skills while supporting our firm’s strategies and policies.
This is an on-site position and requires you to be in the office.
To be considered, applicants must submit: (1) current resume with relevant education (including coursework and GPA), (2) two references, and (3) personal cover letter.
About the Position:
- Create and edit professional documents, spreadsheets and correspondence
- Assemble documents and meeting materials
- Read, organize and summarize incoming mail; prepare packages for mailing
- Make and answer telephone calls with professionalism following protocols
- Maintain, schedule and organize Outlook Calendars, Mail and Contacts
- Communicate with clients and other outside parties
- Support office operations; keep office spaces organized and tidy
- Organize electronic materials and maintain client files pursuant to systems and procedures
- Develop an understanding of clients and familiarity with their personal, legal and tax affairs
- Keep team members informed on a consistent basis of new or changing issues.
Skills & Background Required:
- Undergraduate or Associate degree with strong GPA required
- Ability to learn estate and trust principles
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate, compose documents and emails in fluent English with appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling; proficiency in detailed proof-reading
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows PC systems and Adobe Acrobat
- Previous office support experience is a plus
Personal Characteristics Required:
- Highest ethical and professional standards
- Discretion and commitment to confidentiality regarding client details
- Professional, confident and caring demeanor; ability to engender trust and rapport
- Ability to apply common-sense to understand situations and projects
- Ability to collect information through research, communication and questioning
- Applies good judgment that is conscientious and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- To perform the essential functions of the position, you must be able to be both mobile and stationary throughout the workday, have the ability to lift 20 pounds, have a valid driver license, operating vehicle and ability to handle local errands, and be able to operate a computer and other equipment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Office Assistant
Company: Lowenhaupt & Chasnoff
Location: St. Louis, MO
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