At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our legal team with administrative tasks and enhance client experiences.
- Company: Barriston Law, dedicated to making a difference in clients' lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, group benefits, pension plan, vacation, and paid sick days.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with ongoing training and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and gain valuable experience in the legal field.
- Qualifications: 2 years of legal assistant experience and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 62609 - 76523 $ per year.
Job Description Job Description At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day.
We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.
We have an existing vacancy for a Legal Assistant in our Huntsville office to work with our established legal team practicing in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate, Wills and Estates.
Given the nature of the responsibilities of this position, this is a fully in-office role.
Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling legal and administrative work with an emphasis on client experience.
The ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience as a legal assistant, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below.
Responsibilities of this role include
- Performing administrative work related to files including preparation of accounts and client billings, processing of payments, opening and closing files;
- Managing calendar appointments and booking appointments including Teams meetings;
- Preparation of correspondence and legal documents;
- Preparation of documents to include photocopying, scanning and binding;
- Assisting with reception coverage and legal courier duties;
- Other administrative tasks as assigned.
The successful candidate will be responsive, responsible and have good judgment.
We are looking for someone who has a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail to provide support to the department with a focus on client service.
Excellent time management and computer skills are a pre-requisite.
Program-specific IT training will be provided initially and then as required on an ongoing basis.
We offer a competitive compensation package which includes annual salary, group benefits, pension plan, annual vacation and 10 paid sick days.
If you have the required skills and background, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and resume.
Please apply through the "apply for this job" link at the top right-hand side of this job ad.
Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice.
We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability.
If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know.
Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible please e-mail hr@barristonlaw. com.
No telephone calls or agencies please.
We appreciate your interest in this position, however only successful candidates will be contacted.
Legal Assistant in Huntsville employer: Barriston LLP
At Barriston Law, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. Located in the beautiful town of Huntsville, our office offers a supportive culture that emphasizes professional growth and development, alongside competitive benefits such as a pension plan and generous vacation time. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients while enjoying a fulfilling career as a Legal Assistant.
