Legal Assistant

Bartling & Hinkle is seeking a professional, organized, detailed, and highly dependable Legal Assistant to join our growing law practice. This position combines receptionist responsibilities with legal administrative support and is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with clients while directly contributing to an organized office environment. As the first point of contact for our clients, the successful candidate will represent the firm with courtesy, professionalism, and discretion. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a confidential legal setting. Practice Areas Probate and Estate Administration Business Formation (LLCs, Corporations, and related business matters) Responsibilities Welcome clients and visitors with professionalism and courtesy. Answer and direct incoming telephone calls. Schedule consultations, client meetings, and attorney appointments. Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence. Organize, file, archive, and retrieve physical and electronic records. Assist attorneys with estate planning, probate, real estate, and business law matters. Communicate professionally with clients, courts, title companies, financial institutions, and other professional offices. Maintain an organized reception area and efficient office workflow. Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned. Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational abilities and exceptional attention to detail. Professional appearance and courteous demeanor. Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.) and general computer systems. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks. Strong proofreading and document formatting skills. Previous experience in a law office, professional office, banking, real estate, or administrative environment is preferred but not required. Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates who have experience with: Business entity formation Electronic document management Customer service in a professional office environment The ideal candidate is: Professional and dependable Friendly and client-oriented Organized and detail-focused Self-motivated and eager to learn Able to exercise sound judgment and discretion Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team Compensation Compensation is competitive and will be based on qualifications and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr