Legal Assistant (Trusts & Estates)

Johnston Allison Hord; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and benefits package

Job summary

Johnston, Allison & Hord, a respected Charlotte law firm, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Trusts and Estates Group, assisting multiple attorneys and paralegals. Candidates should have 2–3 years of administrative experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), PDF software, and document management tools is valued. The role requires professionalism, strong organization, and the ability to manage a high

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of administrative support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys and paralegals in the Trusts and Estates Group.
• Provide overflow support for the receptionist and other assistants.
• Prioritize and manage a high volume of deadlines with attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

PDF software

NetDocs

Workshare

Coyote

Job description

The law firm of Johnston, Allison & Hord is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for our Trusts and Estates Group to support multiple attorneys and paralegals. A minimum 2-3 years of administrative support experience is required. Legal / professional services experience and a bachelor’s degree are preferred. This position requires a positive attitude, self-motivation, and resourcefulness with a focus on finding solutions. A high level of professionalism is necessary for all aspects of administrative duties, including excellent organizational skills to handle and prioritize a high volume of competing tasks and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail; the ability to actively listen; interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by email, and by telephone with clients, attorneys, and staff; and accurate typing and proofreading skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products to include Advanced Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel; PDF Software; NetDocs; Workshare; and Coyote are preferred.

Teamwork among other assistants with overflow, support during vacations, back-up support for receptionist, etc. is essential.

• We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.