We are looking for new exceptional team members for our growing estate planning, elder law and probate law firm. If you are committed to the highest standards of quality work and client care, and are seeking a rewarding career and life experience working with clients and families, read below for complete details and to apply.
Open Positions
Are you an energetic and growth-oriented person who really wants to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be appreciated and compensated for your hard work? Did you graduate in the top 1/3 of your law school class? Do you want to become an expert in your field of law? Do you want to become involved in the community you serve?
If you can answer yes to all of these questions, we would like to talk! We are a growing estate planning, elder law and probate firm based in Baton Rouge (currently with satellite offices in New Orleans and Lake Charles) committed to the highest standards of client care and we are seeking an Associate Attorney with 0-3 years of experience to join our team in our Baton Rouge office.
In addition to base compensation, your efforts will earn productivity, business development and team bonuses. You will work in a relaxed environment where you will be mentored by experienced attorneys (certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization as Estate Planning and Administration Specialists) who will encourage both your professional and personal growth.
The position requires a resourceful, self-motivated, “A-Team” player who takes full ownership of their work and can successfully manage multiple responsibilities, including research, meeting and communicating with clients, attending court and drafting legal documents.
If you are the right fit and contribute significantly to the firm’s profitability, this position offers a fast track to participate in firm ownership.
If you’ve read this far and you think this position is a good fit for you, please send a cover letter telling us 3-5 of your core values, an updated resume showing your educational background (including your class rank) and a legal writing sample to linda@legacycenterla.com.
The position is in a non-smoking environment.
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Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance
Salary: Starting at $75,000 annually plus bonuses
Are you seeking a career where you are constantly challenged to improve yourself and your job skills? If so, then we have a Receptionist position where you will have an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. The ideal candidate should have a pleasant and warm personality, be energetic, possess a highly professional attitude, appearance and attire, and be team-oriented. Excellent verbal communication is a must. The ideal candidate must also be stable, reliable, have their own transportation and a good driving record. The role of the receptionist at Legacy Estate & Elder Law is to create a stellar first impression of Legacy as the voice and first face that others often see of the firm and to assist the other team members in helping to create efficient operations of the firm.
Preferred Skills
Loves to work with people, particularly elderly people. Familiarity with Microsoft Word. Able to learn other software quickly. A strong background in customer service is preferred.
Job Duties
Client Intake & Document Coordination
- Gathers information from clients, using office checklists, to prepare legal documents
- Coordinates with clients and others regarding information needed to complete documents
- Assists paralegal with filing and recording documents with Clerks of Court; follows up to check status of things filed
- Files documents into legal files and keeps files indexed and organized
- Returns and pulls legal files to and from filing cabinets
- Opens and closes matters according to procedures, ensures files are organized before closing
- Copies documents and prepares estate planning portfolios for delivery to clients
- Prepares and sends letters and envelopes as requested by Senior Legal Assistants and Attorneys
- Confirms appointments for following day’s appointments for open files
- Acts as a witness on document signings on an as needed basis
- Greets guests and announces their arrival to person who will be meeting them and offers them coffee and other drinks; seats them in conference room
- Participates in law firm meetings and offers input into law firm operations and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Office Management
- Maintains office machine supply levels
- Makes sure that TV is on and set to loop in the lobby
- Answers incoming calls, enters into appropriate software and routes to appropriate person or places calls on calendar for return by others; checks messages on a regular basis if away from desk
- Keeps the reception area, lobby, conference room, kitchen, and supply closet neat and organized at all times; waters plants on an as-needed basis
- Makes copies, send faxes, organizes files and gathers other information as needed
- Checks shredding bins and puts in main shredding container
- Runs errands to post office and checks street mail daily, runs errands to bank and courthouse as needed; opens and distributes mail & creates daily mail log for legal files
- Keeps the reception area, lobby, conference room, kitchen, and supply closet neat and organized at all times; waters plants on an as-needed basis
- Sorts mail, creates mail log, pulls files and delivers mail to appropriate person
- Coordinates with remote personnel to complete tasks such as printing and mailing
- Assists in setup of weekly workshop setup and presentations
Prior office experience of at least two years is required, with a preference given to those with legal experience. Post high school education also required. The position is in a non-smoking environment. Email resumes to sara@legacycenterla.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance