Legal Assistant

The Shelton Law Firm, LLC is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to join our growing legal team. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the firm, including performing administrative duties, providing support to the attorney(s), and ensuring that the firm remains in compliance with state legal regulations. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem solving and time management skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Only U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. can be considered as W2 candidates. If you qualify and would like to be considered, please send your resume to persephone@thesheltonlawfirm.net. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  General clerical and office duties, including typing, record and file maintenance, mail support, drafting and proofreading legal memoranda, copying and faxing documents, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients.  Corresponding with counsel, courts, and third-party vendors, etc.  Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars  Maintaining and organizing paper and electronic files; updating files with case status and information  Communicating with clients including updating clients on case progress.  Maintaining client and firm confidences QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS  Two-year degree or equivalent certification  2+ years of experience working in a law firm or other office setting  Familiarity with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint  Ability to type 55+ words per minute  Excellent oral and written communication skills  Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision  Highly organized and detailed This is a part-time position with lots of room for growth.
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