Legal Assistant: Detail‑Oriented Administrative Support

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard is seeking a Legal Assistant in Rogers, AR to support attorneys with daily operations. You will prepare legal documents, manage calendars, transcribe dictation, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2+ years of legal experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and legal research tools.

Qualifications

• The equivalent of a high school education plus two or more years on-the-job legal experience.
• Excellent spelling and grammatical skills.
• Proficient in legal research tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational ability with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of supporting legal documents related to the attorneys' area of responsibility. The Assistant is responsible for proofreading and spell checking all documents.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties.
• Maintain a log of appointments, activities and reports for attorneys, making arrangements for travel, meetings, etc. as necessary.
• Transcribe dictation; revise and produce final correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality in both assistant's office and attorneys' offices.
• Responsible for keying in attorney time entries.
• Responsible for monthly proforma reviews, edits, and forwarding monthly invoices to clients.
• Photocopy correspondence, legal documents, and other material as required.
• Open and maintain files for which attorneys are currently primary attorney. Becoming familiar with location of other files with which attorney is involved so that file copies of each document and/or letter can be directed to the appropriate person.
• Schedule conference rooms for client/office meetings as requested.
• Provide temporary clerical support for other attorneys when their assistants are absent and assisting with overflow work as necessary.Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Legal terminology

Spelling/Grammar

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Legal research tools

Job description

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard is seeking a Legal Assistant in Rogers, AR to support attorneys with daily operations. You will prepare legal documents, manage calendars, transcribe dictation, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 2+ years of legal experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and legal research tools.