Legal Administrative Assistant, Leander

Fast paced law firm needs a Legal Administrative Assistant
Greet clients and visitors professionally, direct them to the appropriate attorney, and maintain confidentiality of all information
Answer, screen, and route incoming calls; take accurate messages for attorneys and staff; flag urgent or time-sensitive matters
Schedule and confirm appointments, court dates, and meetings; send reminders; coordinate travel and accommodations for attorneys
set up, organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems in accordance with recognized procedures and standards
update status and tracking reports
plan and schedule appointments, conferences, meetings and travel arrangements for legal staff
coordinate logistics for meetings and conferences
provide administrative support including copying, scanning and faxing
maintain supplies for office
data entry
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED; legal experience preferred but not required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) and legal document management software.
Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities.
minimum of 3 years office experience
in-depth working knowledge of relevant computer programs including MS Office
Key Job Skills and Competencies
organizational skills
self starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
able to adapt to changing priorities
deadline-driven
strong verbal and written communication skills
attention to detail and accuracy
able to effectively handle sensitive and confidential information
ability to work effectively as part of a team
able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Pay/Hours/Benefits
$***** range/hour based on experience
Full time ***** hours/ week
Health Insurance for Full Time Employees
Flexible Work Environment