Legal Administrative Assistant

Forte Law Group LLC

Legal Administrative Assistant

Full-time, In-Person

Forte Law Group LLC is a special education law practice that specializes in representing families and their children who have been diagnosed with a disability. We are seeking a legal administrative assistant who will be responsible for assisting with managing the day-to-day activities of our growing law practice. This position provides an opportunity for a highly energized, incredibly organized, dedicated professional to make important contributions to the operation of our law office for the betterment of our clients. Our office is located in Shelton, Connecticut.

This is a full-time in-office position.

Essential Job Functions (other duties may be assigned):

· Ensure highest level of client safisfaction by responding in a timely manner to all client calls,

questions and inquiries;

· Schedulingand confirming appointments and maintaining office calendar;

· Draft correspondence and prepare documents;

· Answering phones and greeting visitors;

· Managing mail and e-mail correspondence;

· Copy, scan, edit and file documents to support attorneys;

· Print and digital file management;

· Ordering office supplies;

· Updating client/case information using firm’s practice management software;

· Assisting with preparations for educational presentations and workshops, networking

opportunities, and communication materials

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree (preferred);

· 2-3 years of prior law office experience (preferred);

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Office 365/Outlook/Word/Excel/Sharepoint;

· Strong scheduling experience;

· Superior organizational and planning skills;

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential;

· Professional demeanor with excellent client service skills;

· Must be able to multi-task and be detail-oriented;

· Ability towork independently and collaboratively with members of the group.

· Tech savvy is a plus.

· Knowledge of special education advocacy a plus.

· Apple/Mac computer proficiency.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with or be willing to learn Clio, the firm’s practice management software, in addition to other cloud-based software to maximize client efficiencies and communication.

Application instructions:

Include a cover letter containing what you believe are the three most important qualities needed to work for a law practice that represents families that have a child with disability. Email your resume and cover letter in PDF format and three references to View email address on click.appcast.io when applying. A writing sample is encouraged. We look forward to reviewing your application!

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