Moorhead Law Group is searching for a Legal Assistant/Receptionist to join our growing team in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Our firm focuses primarily on matters related to real estate law, community association law, business law, and estate planning/probate. If you have a service-oriented mindset and enjoy learning something new every day, you may be perfect for our team. You will also be driven to produce the highest quality work to promote the firm’s reputation and to make an impact on our community.

If these statements appeal to you, then you may be our Legal Assistant/Receptionist:

• You smile when you answer the phone and when you represent the firm in person
• You are an amazing scheduler with a high degree of attention to detail
• You are great with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet
• You are a problem solver, self-starter, and an excellent communicator
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
• You are a team player, always willing to support team members when and where needed
• You have a desire to join a company where you can grow professionally

Job Description:

• Answer telephone and greet clients and visitors in a friendly, energetic, and professional manner;
• Scheduling of meetings, conference calls, and deadlines;
• Perform clerical duties which may include typing, record keeping, filing, and photocopying;
• Assist in fielding inquiries for legal services via phone and email;
• Maintain professional reception, conference room, and common areas;
• Monitor and maintain supplies in the office; coordinate with 3^rd party vendors as necessary to ensure smooth office operations;
• Maintain physical and electronic files in a highly organized manner with attention to deadlines;
• Provide support to partners, attorneys, and paralegals as requested;
• Drafting and revising letters and documents at the direction of the attorneys;
• Monitor multiple calendars, and tasks, and prioritize effectively;
• Perform related work as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal experience preferred;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Tech-savvy with the ability to perform a variety of computer-based tasks including, but not limited to, opening client files, creating legal pleadings, maintaining calendars and tracking deadlines;
• Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, case management software, court e-filing portals and e-recording;
• Ability to manage time independently, multitask effectively, prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines;;
• General knowledge of court rules and procedures;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Excellent data entry skills;
• Enthusiasm and positive attitude; and
• Excited about the ability to work as a team.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Long-term and short-term disability;
• 401k;
• Competitive salary;
• Friendly and team-oriented office environment; and
• Potential for advancement.

Please email a cover letter, resume with salary history and requirements, and professional references to careers@moorheadlaw.com.