Legal Assistant — Dynamic, Detail-Driven Support

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard

Jonesboro (AR)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits contributions

Health/dental/vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Free parking

Job summary

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C., a respected Arkansas corporate law firm with offices in Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro, seeks a Legal Assistant in Jonesboro. You will support attorneys with a variety of documents, manage confidential information, and help keep daily operations running smoothly in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and trustworthy handling of sensitive material as the firm

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.
Capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Strong time management, multitasking and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently with limited required direction and guidance on complex projects.

Responsibilities

Prepares a variety of supporting legal documents related to the attorneys' area of responsibility. The Assistant is responsible for proofreading and spell checking all documents.
Performs a variety of clerical duties, including furnishing office supplies as needed.
Maintains a log of appointments, activities and reports for attorneys, acting as receptionist, and making arrangements for travel, meetings, etc. as necessary.
Transcribes dictation; revises and produces final correspondence.
Maintains confidentiality in both assistant's office and attorneys' offices.
Prepares and distributes daily timesheets for each attorney.
Handle monthly proforma review and edits, forwarding monthly invoices to client.
Photocopying correspondence, legal documents, and other material as required.
Opens and maintains 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.
Schedules conference rooms for client/office meetings as requested.
Provides temporary clerical support for other attorneys when their assistants are absent and assisting with overflow work as necessary.
Performs other duties as required.