Legal Counsel Administrative Assistant

Fort Smith Public Schools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Smith Public Schools is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant to Legal Counsel in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role supports the Legal Counsel by coordinating calendars, preparing documents, and handling FOIA requests, while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, plus excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational office training preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage legal counsel’s calendar, meetings, and deadlines.
• Maintain attendance and update records including invoices and receipts.
• Organize and file documents for easy retrieval and search.
• Verify data accuracy and correct discrepancies.
• Assist with review and formatting of legal documents.
• Assist in creating educational and training presentations for counsel.
• Assist with FOIA requests and track deadlines.
• Assist with legal research and retrieval of statutes and cases.
• Handle mail, data entry, and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Educational office training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

Fort Smith Public Schools is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant to Legal Counsel in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role supports the Legal Counsel by coordinating calendars, preparing documents, and handling FOIA requests, while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, plus excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.