Overview
Staff Attorney (202501-386) Jobs in Durham, NC at Legal Aid of North Carolina
Boutique Personal Injury Law firm seeks Full Time experienced Legal Secretary/Receptionist with heavy emphasis on Client Services. Primary responsibilities include: Receiving, preparing, and transmitting communications, scanning, sorting mail, following up on referred-out cases. Professional approach to welcoming clients with compassion is a must. It is essential to possess an impeccable leadership mentality, follow up and communication skills, and the desire to grow into a long-term member of our team. Professional demeanor and attitude, a willingness to ask questions and exceptional organizational skills with a care for details required. Must operate with an enthusiasm and a genuine desire to learn and grow.
Legal Secretary/ Receptionist Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing assistance to callers, including answering phones, screening calls, transferring calls and providing professional assistance.
Scanning all mail; importing mail into client management software.
Scanning all outgoing mail.
Providing secretary support to staff and attorneys.
Maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the attorneys and paralegals.
Prepare/ensure preparation of all files for meetings and inform clients 2 days prior
Provide assistance to all persons who come into the office.
Confirm all appointments for the attorneys.
Import all callers into client management software and send out correspondence and follow-up on same.
Process all postage for outgoing mail.
Follow up with all co-counsel cases for status.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Forward looking thinker and problem solver with a business focused mindset
Desire to go above and beyond for all required tasks
Proven ability to multi-task, follow-up, effectively prioritize and manage workload
Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, WordPerfect, and Aderant Total Office
Commitment to being a team player and contributing to the culture
Minimum Typing 50wpm
Spanish Speaking a large plus
Total Office Aderant/Client Profiles a plus.
If you are someone who:
Is an energetic self-starter well versed in organization, time management, and most importantly, superior customer service;
Works well under pressure, as our office is continuously fast-paced;
Looks forward to the challenge and rewards of serving your clients;
…Then we might be a great fit.
Benefits:
Employees may be eligible for 100% employer paid health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, 401K and paid time off.
Please submit resume, references and salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Staff Attorney (202501-386)
Company: Legal Aid of North Carolina
Location: Durham, NC
