Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Legal Assistant – Trusts & Estates Practice Group

Time Commitment: Full-time

Hourly Range: $20-$24 (commensurate with experience)

Compensation: Complete Benefit Package, including but not limited to: Health, vision, dental and life Insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO)

Location: Hendersonville, NC

Who We Are

Established in 1907, the Van Winkle Law Firm is one of the largest law firms headquartered in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. With two office locations, we proudly serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Southeast. As a distinguished and respected firm, our attorneys and staff are recognized for our ability to utilize the best practices and methods possible to meet our clients’ needs.

Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes and Davis, P.A. is committed to a workplace where our employees, clients, and business partners can thrive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer providing all employees and applicants with a workplace free from discrimination or harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (age 40 or older), or genetic information. or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. If you need an accommodation or need to discuss your situation, please contact us.

Our Ideal Applicant

General knowledge of trusts and estates with a thorough familiarity with legal terminology pertinent to the area of estate planning and trusts/estate administration. The ideal candidate will work great with a team, in a team and fast paced environment. We are actively looking for a diverse applicant pool. LGBTQIA+ individuals, Black, Indigenous, people of color, parents, people with different abilities, veterans and folks who speak English as a second language are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, advanced skills or education is a plus
• Previous legal assistant experience in the trusts and estates practice area is a plus
• Willingness to learn the practice and its systems
• Exceptional attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficient word processing skills
• Ability to work well independently, be responsive, and manage deadlines
• Exceptional flexibility and strong prioritization skills and the capability to adapt to change
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is a requirement

Responsibilities

· Maintain positive and responsive contact with clients and observe confidentiality of client matters

· Open new files, conduct conflict checks and close files

· Prepare correspondence and reports

· Create documents using legal formats and terminology, draft letters, memos, documents, and various other correspondence for attorneys and proofread all work

· Organize and maintain electronic records

· Manage traditional administrative needs

· Manage daily workflow including scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and being a helpful resource to the supervising attorney(s)

· Demonstrate good judgment and professionalism, and exhibit flexibility and versatility to provide support

· Demonstrate strong reasoning and resolution skills