Legal Assistant

Job Full Description

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, client-focused law firm in Morgantown seeking a professional, organized, and detail-oriented Office/Legal Assistant to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping clients, thrives in a collaborative office environment, and takes pride in keeping complex legal matters organized from start to finish. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout their legal matter.
• Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, and assist with client intake.
• Prepare, organize, scan, and maintain legal documents and electronic files.
• Assist attorneys with estate planning, probate, trust administration, Medicaid, and related legal matters.
• Coordinate deadlines, appointments, court filings, and client communications.
• Draft routine legal forms and correspondence for attorney review.
• Prepare estate planning binders and signing documents.
• Maintain accurate client records within legal case management software.
• Communicate with financial institutions, government agencies, county offices, creditors, and other third parties as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service while handling confidential information with professionalism.
• Support daily office operations and assist with administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or comparable professional experience preferred.
• Previous legal office or administrative experience is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat or Foxit PDF is a plus.
• Ability to quickly learn legal software and case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

What We're Looking For


We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys building relationships with clients, and can confidently manage a fast-paced workload while supporting attorneys in delivering exceptional legal services. Experience in estate planning, probate, elder law, or trust administration is a plus, but candidates with strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Morgantown, WV
2817
1000 Coombs Farm Drive
Suite 106
Morgantown, WV 26508