Portland law firm looking for a legal assistant. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional attendance, be able to multi-task, be well organized and friendly, and be able to function in a busy practice. You will assist two attorneys. You will also meet with clients who are under extreme financial pressure, so you must be able to present yourself professionally while keeping your cool under pressure. The primary duties include responding to emails and phone calls from clients and drafting correspondence and legal documents. Position is a weekday 8:00 to 5:00 position with no overtime required.
We will train the qualified candidate, but we expect that you already have a working knowledge of acceptable work habits and considerable experience working in an office and assisting others.
What we are looking for in a candidate:
You come to work on time and do not consistently call out sick.
You are courteous, drama-free, and respectful of those around you.
You learn quickly and have the ability to ask questions effectively.
You take responsibility for your position and your work.
You have a minimum of two years of office/administrative experience.
Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, and health insurance after 90 days.
Please provide a resume and a detailed cover letter detailing how you qualify for this position, as well as your requested salary. Admissions without a cover letter outlining qualifications and salary range will not be considered. Salary depends on experience.
