Legal Assistant

LeBlanc & Young, a boutique Portland estate planning & probate law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant.

The potential for growth and long-term employment is high; if you are interested in working in a collegial atmosphere where you can help people and their families, please apply to work with us.

Position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Pay ranges from $26-40/hour, commensurate with experience, along with a competitive benefits package including paid vacation, health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), parking, and profit sharing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Provide administrative support to, and work closely with, attorneys, accountant, and staff.
• Process new client intake and gather appropriate information.
• Organize client meetings; plan and schedule appointments; maintain attorney and office calendars.
• Maintain and organize electronic filing systems and physical files.
• Assist with generating client invoices by entering daily time and organizing and disseminating invoices.
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a professional office environment; ideal candidate will have significant experience in a legal office.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, tact, diplomacy, and a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to listen, adapt, and follow directions.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite; must be comfortable learning other software programs as needed.
• Display a high level of professionalism and warm demeanor, and have the ability to interact positively and sensitively with clients and staff from varying backgrounds and personal circumstances.
• Knowledge of standard office practices.
• Proficiency with the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Strong writing skills and reading comprehension.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, copy/fax machines, multi-line telephones, printers, etc.