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Description: _ *__Front Desk Legal Assistant for boutique estate planning firm in Ocean View, DE*_
Posting Date: **June 1, 2025
Hiring Date: **ongoing until the right candidate is found, but as soon as possible
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Front Desk Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing exceptional customer service while managing a variety of administrative tasks. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for growth within the firm are provided and encouraged.
Responsibilities:
❏ Greet and welcome clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
❏ Answer multi-line phone system calls promptly, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette while addressing inquiries, client questions, and/or directing calls to appropriate personnel
❏ Manage appointment scheduling and maintain an organized calendar for attorneys and staff
❏ Prepare paperwork for signing
❏ Perform data entry tasks accurately, ensuring all client information is up-to-date in our systems
❏ Assist with legal drafting tasks as needed, including documents related to estate planning and administration
❏ Maintain online and paper filing systems for legal documents, ensuring compliance with legal regulations
❏ Support office operations by coordinating with other staff members to ensure smooth workflow
❏ Attend to client needs during appointments
Requirements:
❏ Proven experience in an administrative or front desk role
❏ Previous experience in a law office environment is preferred
❏ Understanding of legal terminology (particularly in estate planning and estate administration) also strongly preferred
❏ Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
❏ Proficient in data entry with high attention to detail
❏ Strong verbal and written communication skills
❏ Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting
❏ Microsoft products (Word, Excel, To Do, Teams, Outlook, etc.) on a PC platform
❏ Professional office environment
Extra Credit for:
❏ Familiarity with Smokeball (law office case management system)
❏ Experience with estate planning and/or estate and trust administration
NOTE:
❏ this is an on-site position at the Ocean View, Delaware office
PAY:
❏ $19 – 21 / hour depending on experience
SCHEDULE:
❏ full-time, in office (Monday-Friday, 9-5)
BENEFITS:
❏ PTO (paid time off)
❏ flexible schedule
❏ paid holidays (including your birthday)
❏ 401(k) with employer contribution
❏ please note: we DO NOT offer health benefits
About Chesapeake Legal Counsel LLC:
Chesapeake Legal Counsel provides an array of legal services for individuals, their families and their businesses including estate, tax, charitable, Medicaid, and Special Needs Trust planning because the transfer of wealth, like the transfer of values, from generation to generation, demands care and attention. Founded in 1993, Chesapeake Legal Counsel is a Delaware based company with offices in Ocean View, Delaware and Annapolis, Maryland. The attorneys at Chesapeake Legal Counsel use their years of legal experience to design those strategies that allow the client to transfer wealth to whom they want, when they want, and how they want in an efficient and understandable process.
Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do before applying:
WWW.CLC.ESQ
If you are passionate about providing excellent service and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for the Front Desk Legal Assistant position today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
Office: 2 years (Required)
Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
Microsoft Outlook: 2 years (Required)
Client services: 2 years (Required)
Customer relationship management: 2 years (Required)
Document management: 2 years (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ocean View, DE 19970 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Remote of counsel
Company: DIKE LAW GROUP
Location: Remote
