Legal Assistant — Precise, Trusted Support for Attorneys

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. in Little Rock seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a busy administrative workflow, drafting and proofreading documents, and handling confidential information.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal terminology, with high school education and 2+ years legal support experience preferred.

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.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-offer background and conflicts checks, if required.
• Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 theappropriate 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

Microsoft Office

Legal terminology

Spelling & grammar

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Legal research tools

Document management systems

Job description

Mitchell Williams Selig Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. in Little Rock seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a busy administrative workflow, drafting and proofreading documents, and handling confidential information.

The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal terminology, with high school education and 2+ years legal support experience preferred.