Estate and Corporate Legal Assistant - Greensboro

Brooks Pierce, a business law firm specializing in all aspects of business law, with over 110 lawyers and three offices, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant for our Greensboro office to assist in the Estate, Banking and Tax Service practice areas. Brooks Pierce's Greensboro office is located downtown.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements to HRDirector@brookspierce.com.

The position requires that most work is performed in-office during a set core schedule, but remote work of up to one day per week may be available. Some overtime and a flexible schedule are expected. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-to-large sized law firm
• Attention to detail, including formatting, proofreading, and grammar
• Excellent typing and transcription skills
• Ability to take direction from multiple attorneys and prioritize appropriately
• Willingness to work collaboratively and supportively with others
• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PDF Converter
• Notary public required
• North Carolina Certified Paralegal strongly preferred

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform word processing, transcription, drafting, and finalization of correspondence and documents
• Maintain filing system, including timely filing, opening, and closing files
• Perform internet searches and library searches
• Maintain corporate minute books and stock transfer ledgers
• Prepare estate documents and coordinate document execution with clients and attorneys to final product
• Compile electronic document databases
• Reserve conference rooms and schedule set-ups for client conferences
• Complete attorney time entry, client billing, and travel and expense reimbursements
• Manage calendar
• Assist on special projects (in other practice areas)
• Perform other tasks as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour core schedule
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person