Legal Assistant

Join one of the most innovative, forward-thinking law firms in the country. As a member of the Saxton & Stump team, you’ll be joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, mixed with a strong focus on investing in our team and the community. We understand that the new legal environment requires a different type of approach to all aspects of the business, and we’ve built that into the way we recruit, the way we structure our team, and the way we value customer service.

 This individual will ensure that clients have an exceptionally positive experience when working with our organization and will also support attorneys in the real estate and trusts and estate groups. A portion of time will be dedicated to administrative support for the firm’s attorneys that will be captured as billable. 

 Responsibilities

 Legal Administrative/billable tasks:

• Document drafting and revisions in both real estate and trusts and estates.
• Phone intake and scheduling attorney client appointments. 
• Provide legal administrative support to include expense reports, scanning documents, uploading legal documents to iManage      (electronic filing system), document preparation, drafting and interacting with clients as the attorney’s delegate.
• Approximately 40%-50% of your time will be billable with a goal.

Skills/Experience

• High energy and genuine enthusiasm for achieving five-star internal and external client service.
• Demonstrate the ability to think strategically, anticipate work needs and find solutions to overcome obstacles independently.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate confidently and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills and maintain a positive      attitude.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Friendly and welcoming attitude, with the spirit to serve.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Successfully navigate a fast-paced professional services environment and prioritize and adapt to changing workload demands.
• Self-motivated and proactive, recognizing tasks that need to be completed and willing to complete them with a positive      attitude.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Legal administration or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a professional environment is preferred
• Ability to be flexible to the needs of the firm based on events. 
• Proficiency in Windows 10 and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

· Saxton & Stump offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity for professional growth.

Compensation

Salary is negotiable, Saxton & Stump offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, and the opportunity for professional growth.

Who We Are

Join one of the most innovative, forward-thinking law firms in the country. As a member of the Saxton & Stump team, you’ll be joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, mixed with a strong focus on investing in our team and the community. We understand that the new legal environment requires a different type of approach to all aspects of the business, and we’ve built that into the way we recruit, the way we structure our team, and the way we value customer service. Apply today and be a part of the future of legal and consulting services.