Receptionist, Legal Assistant

About Us We are a small but growing law firm serving clients throughout East Tennessee. Our practice includes civil litigation, general legal matters, real estate, and estate planning. We value professionalism, accuracy, warmth, efficiency, and respectful client communication. We’re looking for a dependable, polished team member to support daily operations and help create a welcoming, well‑run office environment. Position Summary The Receptionist/Legal Assistant is the first point of contact for clients, callers, and visitors. This role manages phones, scheduling, client intake, document organization, and simple drafting. Key Responsibilities Greet clients and visitors and manage front-desk flow Answer, screen, and route incoming calls Take clear, detailed, and actionable messages Schedule meetings, consultations, and follow-ups Draft short letters, emails, and forms Maintain digital and physical files Sort, distribute & prepare mail and deliveries Provide general administrative support to attorneys and staff Qualifications Required Professional communication — written & verbal Strong grammar, spelling, accuracy, and attention to detail Organized, dependable, and comfortable with routine tasks Ability to learn new systems and follow procedures Calm, courteous, and client-service oriented Preferred but not necessary Reception, office, customer service, banking, or admin experience Experience managing calendars or scheduling Familiarity with Microsoft Word, email, and basic office technology Work Environment & Schedule Monday–Friday, standard business hours Fully in-office — not remote or hybrid Small, supportive team. Who Will Thrive Here Polished, friendly, steady, professional Enjoys structure and stays organized. Learns quickly and wants to grow professionally Values reliability, accuracy, and follow-through Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay From $14.00 per hour Application Question(s): Proofreading and light drafting will be part of this job. Are you willing to take a basic typing and grammar test at your interview? Education High school or equivalent (Preferred) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Noah J. Patton, Attorney