JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Department: Property Tax
Reports to: Property Tax Attorneys
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary: Assistance to the Property Tax section. Responsibilities will include special projects, letter projects, and back-up as needed.
Essential Functions
1. Assisting Property Tax personnel with projects on an "as-needed" basis. Assisting with the client engagement letter project reportable to Section head attorney and his assistant. Duties will also
include but are not limited to:
-Administrative duties such as scanning, copying, printing, labeling, and closing/filing settled case folders
-Mailing or e-mailing invoices to clients
-Maintaining spreadsheets
2. Drafting correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and tax consultants when needed.
3. Utilizing word processing programs such as WordPerfect and Microsoft Word, as well as Microsoft Excel.
Education, Experience and Skills Required
1. Ability to use office equipment such as copiers, scanners, email, etc.
2. Proficient in word processing software such as WordPerfect and Microsoft Word, as well as programs including Microsoft Excel and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
3. High level of time management and organizational skills.
4. Some general office experience; legal office experience and knowledge of litigation
is helpful.
5. Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to comprehend and follow directions as given.
7. Ability to keep track of and use various filing systems for attorneys within assigned groups and
sections.
8. Self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision.
Performance Standards
1. High level of attendance and punctuality.
2. High level of professional dress, demeanor and poise.
3. Ability to maintain a high level of productivity in spite of numerous interruptions.
4. Interaction with all staff members in a professional manner, with a "service" attitude. Must consistently demonstrate performance as a team player, and must actively "reach out" to other co-workers to help in various situations as time with other projects allows.
5. Adherence to all Firm policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Addison, TX 75001 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Addison, TX 75001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person