Legal Assistant

The Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Law Offices of Timothy D. Welborn in Wilkesboro, NC is seeking a self-motivated legal assistant to support an attorney in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong computer skills, including proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Adobe PDF, and the ability to prepare legal documents, handle emails, and manage deadlines.

Salary is $20.00-$25.00 per hour, full-time, with benefits such as 401(k), health, life and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal/office setting is required.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Social Security Disability experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Print, fax, scan, copy, paste, and write emails; prepare legal documents and handle related tasks.
• Proficiently manage case files and deadlines, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Identify errors and make corrections with close attention to detail.
• Present a professional, courteous demeanor in person, on the phone, and via email.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Outlook/Word

Adobe PDF

Job description

We are looking for a self-motivated legal assistant to join our team in our Wilkesboro office that will provide services under the supervision of an attorney. The candidate must be organized and detail oriented, have a professional demeanor, be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment. Social Security Disability experience preferred.

Responsibilities and Skills Include

• Must have very good computer use proficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Outlook and Word, web-based applications and downloads, and Adobe pdf required
• Should also include printing, faxing, scanning, copying and pasting, writing emails, preparing legal documents, and other similar activities
• Devote attention to identifying errors and make necessary corrections.
• Proficient in handling case files, monitor deadlines, and other important documents in an orderly and timely manner, must be able to complete tasks assigned in a timely manner
• Present themselves and behave in a professional manner with a positive friendly attitude extending courtesy and kindness to those with whom you interact, in person, on the phone and through email

Qualifications:

• Prior legal/office experience – 3 to 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some flexibility