Legal Assistant

Brock-; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock & Scott, PLLC in Wilmington, North Carolina, seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to work with an attorney and paralegal/manager, handling day-to-day operations, providing administrative support, and ensuring compliance with client and legal regulations.

The ideal candidate has strong writing, proofreading, customer service and communication skills, is highly organized and detail-oriented, and can work independently while adapting to a fast-paced environment; mortgage default knowledge is a

Qualifications

• Prior legal experience preferred but not required
• Excellent writing, proofreading, customer service and communication skills
• Able to take direction and work independently
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable operating and learning computer programs and web-based systems
• Knowledge of Mortgage Default industry a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Work with an attorney and paralegal/manager to conduct day-to-day operations of the law office
• Carry out administrative services and provide support to the legal team
• Ensure the firm remains in compliance with client and legal regulations

Skills

Excellent writing

Proofreading

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Computer systems

Job description

About the Organization Brock & Scott has been a trusted leader in the financial services and real estate industry for over 25 years with a commitment to helping our clients succeed. Our attorneys and staff drive solutions that create value and results to achieve client goals and help them accomplish more. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, we work as one team, at our best each day, putting our clients' interests first.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: In principle and in practice, Brock & Scott values and seeks inclusion and diversity within our community. Brock & Scott is committed to providing a welcoming and equitable environment with opportunities for engagement regardless of individual thought, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, ethnicity and experience.

Description

Our law firm is currently seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for working with an attorney and paralegal/manager to conduct day-to-day operations of the law office, including carrying out administrative services, providing support to the legal team and ensuring that the firm remains in compliance with client and legal regulations. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

Position Requirements

• Prior legal experience preferred but not required
• Excellent writing, proofreading, customer service and communication skills
• Able to take direction and work independently
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable operating and learning computer programs and web-based systems
• Knowledge of Mortgage Default industry a plus but not required

Benefit Details

Brock & Scott, PLLC offers an attractive benefit package to full-time employees on the 1st of the following month of hire. The insurance portion includes medical, dental, voluntary life, voluntary vision, and critical illness, all at competitive rates. Atthe 90-day introductory period, the Firm also provides a basic life insurance policy in the amount of one time your annual salary (with a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $200,000.00) at no cost.

Full-time employees receive paid holidays, including six (6) firm-recognized holidays and one (1) Day of Observance, as well as a PTO package of 12 days per year. PTO accrues monthly and is credited on the 15th of each month, in accordance with firm policy. PTO benefits increase after 2 years of employment and again after 5 years of employment. After six months of service, employees over the age of 21 become eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) plan at the beginning of the next quarter.

Pre employment statement

Employment with Brock & Scott, PLLC is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings and verifications, which may include, but are not limited to, a criminal background check, conflict of interest check, employment and education verification (as applicable), and a pre-employment drug screening. Drug testing is conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation Details

$18-$22/hr

The compensation amount is not guaranteed. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position, however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, experience, and qualifications.

Geographic Eligibility Requirement

To be considered for this position, applicants must currently reside within Brock & Scott, PLLC’s geographic footprint. Eligible states include: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WV.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Brock & Scott, PLLC - Wilmington

Shift -not applicable-

This position is currently accepting applications.