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Legal Administrative Assistant in Festus (MO)
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Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: Festus, MO
Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Position Summary
A professional law office in Festus, MO is seeking a highly organized and dependable Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support to the office.
The successful candidate will possess excellent spelling, grammar, typing, and organizational skills, along with exceptional attention to detail. Because this position involves regular communication with clients and the preparation and handling of important documents, accuracy and professionalism are essential.
This position is ideal for someone who is polished, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and takes pride in producing accurate, professional work.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Answer and direct incoming telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner
- Accurately document messages, names, telephone numbers, and other important information
- Greet clients and visitors and provide professional front-office assistance
- Type and prepare correspondence, letters, forms, and other office documents
- Proofread documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and overall accuracy
- Perform data entry while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic and physical filing systems
- File, scan, copy, print, and organize confidential documents
- Process incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence
- Maintain client records and ensure documents are properly labeled and filed
- Assist attorneys and office personnel with general administrative and clerical tasks
- Maintain an organized workspace and effectively prioritize daily responsibilities
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines
Qualifications & Skills
- Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills are required
- Strong and accurate typing skills are essential
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to maintain well-organized files, records, and documentation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Proficiency with email, Microsoft Word, and general computer applications
- Ability to learn office-specific software and procedures
- Ability to work independently while also supporting the needs of the office
- Previous administrative, clerical, receptionist, or professional office experience preferred
- Previous experience in a legal or law office environment is a plus
Professional Expectations
Due to the client-facing nature of this position, the Administrative Assistant must maintain a professional, neat, and polished appearance and demeanor appropriate for a law office environment.
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Professional and courteous communication
- Dependability, punctuality, and reliable attendance
- Excellent judgment and discretion
- Respect for confidential and sensitive information
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to remain organized and focused throughout the workday
- A professional and welcoming approach when interacting with clients, attorneys, visitors, and coworkers
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an individual who is exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with strong written communication and typing abilities. This position requires someone who understands that accuracy matters and who consistently reviews their work for spelling, typing, formatting, and clerical errors.
The right candidate will be dependable, professional, organized, and capable of representing the law office appropriately in both written and verbal communication.
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