Part-time Legal Intern (Administrative Assistant)

Strauss Attorneys PLLC•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Intern provides part-time support to Strauss Attorneys, PLLC’s Raleigh Estate Planning and Administration practice. The role supports client file administration, client meetings and document execution, correspondence and filings, and the firm’s EstateCare clients. The position requires a consistent schedule of 25 hours per week during core business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role regularly interacts with attorneys and staff and may also assist with firm-wide projects as responsibilities and business needs change. This position is not benefits eligible and pays $15 per hour.

Requirements

High school degree.
Ability to work 25 hours per week during core business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a consistent schedule.
Positive attitude and proactive personality.
Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism when interacting with clients, attorneys, staff, and other professionals.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
Ability to learn and operate the firm’s other software applications.
Ability to sit and work on computer-based programs for up to the majority of the workday.

Nice To Haves

Some college.
Prior experience in an office setting.

Responsibilities

Open, maintain, and close electronic and hard-copy client files.
Create and maintain contacts and matters in the practice management system.
Assist clients as needed, including witnessing document execution, scanning and processing client documents, and preparing correspondence and filings.
Gather information and documents from clients and prepare and print client files for meetings.
Process files and notes after client meetings and prepare documents for client signing meetings.
Process executed documents after signing meetings.
Assist EstateCare clients with annual renewals and annual review meetings, including processing executed documents and files afterward.
Maintain confidentiality, punctuality, dependability, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Communicate and work interdependently with staff while taking ownership of assigned workflow and projects and completing tasks independently and efficiently.
Follow established processes and systems.
Assist with firm-wide projects as needed.