Legal Assistant

3 months ago


Washington, United States law offices eh sayles Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant / Bookkeeper to become a part of our team You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform relevant legal research for active cases
  • Create detailed spreadsheets and presentations
  • Maintain and update files and databases for other documentation such as personnel records, financial reports, or policies
  • Answer phones and take messages
  • Schedule appointments and maintain a detailed calendar
  • Maintain and organize files; update files with case status and information
  • Assist paralegals and attorneys in locating files and organizing, copying, and maintaining documents
  • Compute and record numerical data
  • Check the accuracy of business transactions
  • Perform data entry and administrative duties
  • Monitor incoming and outgoing mail
  • Sign for packages from USPS, FedEx or UPS
  • Receive mail and packages from couriers and deliver to the proper recipient
  • Comfortable with highly confidential information
  • Monitor office supply inventory and order more when necessary

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary
  • Previous experience in accounting, finance, or other related fields
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks
  • Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
  • Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); scheduling and organization skills a must
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Able to perform a wide range of clerical duties, maintaining files and highly confidential information
  • Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize
  • Able to organize and manage large amounts of tasks, schedules, and information
Company DescriptionWith more than thirty years of legal experience representing corporate and individual clients in the District of Columbia, The Law Offices of Eric Howell Sayles, P.L.L.C. is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing close attention to the individualized needs of our clients in all aspects of real estate transactions and litigation.Company DescriptionWith more than thirty years of legal experience representing corporate and individual clients in the District of Columbia, The Law Offices of Eric Howell Sayles, P.L.L.C. is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing close attention to the individualized needs of our clients in all aspects of real estate transactions and litigation.

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