Administrative Assistant

Under supervision of the Firm Administrator, will serve as a confidential secretary to attorneys and/or paralegals as assigned. Preparation of documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and formats such as contracts, briefs, policies, and pleadings is required. Will perform a wide variety of other routine secretarial and administrative tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide confidential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.
  • Gather relevant information and documents, and copy data from a variety of sources.
  • Perform a wide variety of typing assignments, confidential in nature and may require research to complete; operate personal computer to compose, edit, revise, tabulate, and print letters, tables, reports, spread sheets and other materials.
  • Prepare documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and document formats, such as contracts, briefs, policies, complaints, and motions.
  • Establish, maintain, process, and/or open and close files, create, and maintain documents, file documents and correspondence, create and maintain databases, records, certificates, and/or other documents, and file Court documents.
  • Schedule appointments and perform other duties related to maintaining assigned timekeepers' schedules; may schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences.
  • Process electronic court filings when requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
  • Excellent verbal telephone skills.
  • Excellent typing skills.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications with an emphasis on Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, Excel and Workshare.
  • Ability to electronically file documents and materials in both court and administrative settings
  • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
  • Always present a professional appearance.
  • Possess and display a positive mental attitude.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a wide range of personalities.

EDUCATION:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

  • Administrative Assistant: 3 years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time
Salary:
$20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location:
In-person

BENEFITS:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

SCHEDULE:

  • 7.5 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Interested and qualified candidates should respond to:

Angela G. Barchick
Firm Administrator
419-418-6935
abarchick@rcolaw.com