Part-time Legal Intern / Administrative Assistant

Strauss Attorneys PLLC•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Intern will provide part-time support to our Raleigh Estate Planning and Administration practice. This role involves assisting with client files, document management, and administrative tasks. The intern will work closely with firm attorneys and staff, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. The position emphasizes dependability, confidentiality, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Occasional involvement in firm-wide projects may be required, and responsibilities may evolve with the firm's needs.

Requirements

High school degree; some college preferred.
Prior experience in an office setting preferred.
Positive attitude and proactive personality with excellent international skills, including a desire to interact and maintain professionalism with clients, attorneys, staff, and other professionals.
Proficiency with Windows, Word, and Outlook. Must be able to learn and operate the firm’s other software applications (Clio, Adobe Acrobat, Netdocuments, etc.).
Ability to follow established processes/systems.
Ability to sit and work on computer-based programs for up to the majority of the workday.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Prior experience in an office setting.

Responsibilities

Open, maintain and close client files (electronic and hard files); Create and maintain contact and matters in practice management system
Assist with clients as needed, including serving as witness to document execution, scanning and processing client documents, preparing correspondence and filings, etc.
Gather information and documents from clients, prepare and print client files for meetings, process files and notes after client meetings, document production for client signing meetings, and process executed documents after signing meeting.
Assist with EstateCare clients, including preparing for annual renewals and annual review meetings, processing executed documents and files after annual review meetings, etc.
Be dependable; maintain strict confidentiality; be punctual and meet deadlines.
Work as a team with a high level of communication and interdependence with other staff members, but also take ownership of workflow and assigned projects and work independently to accomplish tasks in an efficient manner.