Administrative/Legal Assistant

Job Title: Administrative/Legal Assistant Company: Maxey Wann Location: In-Office | Jackson, Mississippi Reports to: Litigation Attorney FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: Maxey Wann is seeking a dependable and highly organized Administrative/Legal Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to our civil litigation team in our Jackson, Miss. office. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, and legal documents File legal documents with the courts (both electronic and physical filing) Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, time entry, providingreimbursements and check requests Schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances Maintain case files and organize legal documents for easy retrieval Answer phones, screen calls, and route messages Track deadlines and maintain the litigation calendar Assist with billing, time entry, and expense tracking Coordinate attorney travel and meeting logistics Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and other law firms Required Qualifications Associate’s degree or equivalent administrative experience Prior experience in a law firm or legal office Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills Basic bookkeeping and accounting experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and QuickBooks. Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Mississippi court filing procedures is a plus Compensation & Benefits Salary: $60,000-$65,000 annually, depending on experience Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid premium for employee; additional cost for dependents Retirement: 401(k) plan with 4% employer match Time Off: 1 personal day each month; 1week of paid vacation during first calendar year of employment; 2 weeks of paid vacation beginning second calendar year of employment; 3 weeks of paid vacation annually beginning third calendar year of employment Additional Perks: Free downtown parking Room for advancement and an opportunity for a long-term career with Maxey Wann! #J-18808-Ljbffr arthuralley