Legal Practice Assistant

Maynard Nexsen PC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen PC is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant in Charlotte, NC to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Tax, Trust & Estates Groups. This in-office role entails document editing, drafting, printing, time entry and billing, and preparing materials for engagements.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; associate degree preferred.
• Prior legal experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Tax, Trust & Estates Groups Charlotte Team.
• Assist with preparation of documents (editing, drafting, printing).
• Manage time entry & billing; document production for engagements.
• Coordinate calendaring, phone, and meeting arrangements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Client interaction

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

# Legal Practice AssistantCharlotte, NC 28202## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School## Description**Summary**Responsible for providing all administrative support for the Tax, Trust & Estates Groups Charlotte Team. **Essential Job Functions*** Assist with preparation of documents (editing, drafting, printing)* Time Entry & Billing* Assist with document production for tax and estate planning engagements* Calendaring/Phones/Meeting Arrangements **Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.* Comfortable interacting with clients and client representatives on a daily basis.* Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt quickly to meet changing deadlines and priorities.* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.* Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.* Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem-solving.* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality. **Educational and Experience Requirements*** High School diploma* Associate’s degree preferred* Prior legal experience required. **Work Environment and Physical Demands*** Ability to work extended hours when necessary.* In office position* Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.