Administrative Legal Assistant

Job Description:

West Linn estate planning and elder law firm is seeking a full-time administrative / legal assistant with significant experience in both office administration and legal assistant work.  Duties will include:

• Answering incoming phone calls;
• Scanning and organizing all documents, both incoming and outgoing (we are a paperless office);
• Organizing and managing day-to-day office activities;
• Greeting and situating clients; 
• Scheduling appointments;
• Basic technical troubleshooting;
• Drafting correspondence to clients, courts, and governmental entities;
• Providing substantive legal assistant support in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, and guardianship/conservatorship proceedings.

The position requires competence in a range of software applications including Microsoft Word & Excel, Adobe Pro, and Google Apps.  Experience with legal practice management software is plus. 

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic; an upbeat personality and a friendly demeanor; a willingness to take initiative; superior communication skills; and a proven ability to work as part of a team.  Because the position involves substantive legal work, experience in the areas of estate planning and elder law is strongly preferred.    

The firm offers competitive compensation, health insurance, and participation in a 401k and profit-sharing plan.  Salary will depend on experience and qualifications.  Please respond with a cover letter, resume, and references.

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