Client-Focused Legal Assistant

Bartling & Hinkle, P.C.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartling & Hinkle, P.C. seeks a professional, organized Legal Assistant to join our growing law practice. This role combines receptionist responsibilities with legal administrative tasks and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with clients while contributing to an organized office environment.

As the first point of contact, you will represent the firm with courtesy and discretion. The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional appearance and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.) and general computer systems.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong proofreading and document formatting skills.
• Previous experience in a law office, professional office, banking, real estate, or administrative environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors with professionalism and courtesy.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Schedule consultations, client meetings, and attorney appointments.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize, file, archive, and retrieve physical and electronic records.
• Assist attorneys with estate planning, probate, real estate, and business law matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, title companies, financial institutions, and other professional offices.
• Maintain an organized reception area and efficient office workflow.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Professional appearance

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Prioritization

Proofreading

Legal office experience

Customer service

Business formation

Tools

Electronic document management

Job description

Bartling & Hinkle, P.C. seeks a professional, organized Legal Assistant to join our growing law practice. This role combines receptionist responsibilities with legal administrative tasks and is ideal for someone who enjoys working with clients while contributing to an organized office environment.

As the first point of contact, you will represent the firm with courtesy and discretion. The position requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities