Receptionist/legal Assistant - Lake Charles, United States - Chavis Law

Description

We are seeking a Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join our firm

Our small firm is focused, passionate, and committed to providing our clients with the best service possible.

We are looking for an individual who is interested in joining our firm for a long-term career, growing with us and sharing in our success.

• You take pride in providing great customer service and are comfortable with being the first point of contact for clients and attorneys,
• You are a genuinely positive and optimistic person who enjoys working with capable, talented people,
• You enjoy working for an organization that is growing,
• You enjoy working for people that care about their employees and want to create a great workplace, and
• You enjoy a nice office setting.

Qualifications:

• Motivated work ethic
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function well in a highpaced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining calendars
• Preparing, organizing, storing, and retrieving case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, pleadings, and other items
• Developing and maintaining records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Answering calls
• Transferring calls as necessary
• Taking and ensuring messages are passed to the appropriate staff member
• Greeting visitors

Hourly Position

Expected Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a

m5:00 pm; Friday:
9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m. (33 hours per week)


Salary:

DOE

Pay:
$ $17.00 per hour


Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Work Location:
In person