Legal Administrative Assistant - Business

Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. - Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Sioux Falls, SD

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Administrative Assistant at Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. provides essential administrative support to attorneys, primarily focusing on assisting one or two attorneys daily while being available to help others as needed. This role requires effective communication, organization, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys in the firm.
• Efficiently operate computer with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prioritize numerous tasks with attention to detail.
• Maintain, organize, and file large amounts of documents.
• Maintain calendar for attorneys.
• Perform other duties as assigned by HR, Chief Operating Officer, and/or Managing Partner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to read and write at a level normally acquired through high school education.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks under time constraints.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Ability to proofread material for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors.
• Ability to retrieve and distribute files or office supplies weighing up to 12 pounds.