Overview
Legal Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Jobs in Shreveport at Whiddon Criminal Defense
<Job Overview>
Join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, where your energetic support and organizational expertise will be the backbone of our busy law office. In this vital role, you will serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, manage a variety of administrative tasks, and assist with legal research and case management. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will ensure smooth daily operations, allowing our legal professionals to focus on delivering exceptional service. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across multiple areas of law while contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
<Duties>
- Greet clients, visitors, and vendors with professionalism and enthusiasm, ensuring a positive first impression
- Answer incoming calls with excellent phone etiquette; direct inquiries to appropriate attorneys or staff
- Manage legal case files using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring accurate filing and retrieval
- Assist with legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support ongoing cases in areas like estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more
- Prepare, proofread, and edit legal documents including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports with precision
- Conduct document review and data entry to maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with firm standards
- Support project management tasks related to litigation, UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), patent law, tribal regulations, or immigration law cases as needed
<Qualifications>
- Previous clerical or legal administrative experience in a law office setting preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional phone etiquette required
- Familiarity with legal case management software such as iManage or PCLaw is highly desirable
- Knowledge of various legal practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, workers’ compensation law, personal injury law, securities law, patent law, tribal law & regulations, landlord-tenant law, and immigration law is a plus
- Proficiency in legal research tools like Westlaw and LexisNexis for conducting thorough legal research
- Experience with document review, proofreading, transcription, and contract drafting preferred
- Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly while maintaining confidentiality
- Strong administrative skills including data entry, filing systems, document management systems, and general clerical tasks
Join us in this engaging role where your proactive support fuels our firm’s success! We value energetic individuals eager to grow their legal administrative expertise while providing exceptional service in a professional environment.
Pay: $13.00 – $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Company: Whiddon Criminal Defense
Location: Shreveport
