Legal Assistant/Front Desk
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSouth College Road, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28403, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a friendly, energetic, and highly organized Legal Assistant / Front Desk Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact for our Wilmington office. This role is essential in creating a welcoming and professional environment for clients and visitors while providing administrative and operational support to attorneys and staff.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced legal setting, balancing front desk responsibilities with administrative and legal support tasks. You will act as the "face" of the office, ensuring a positive client experience from the moment they walk through the door.
Work location
Work model: On-site
South College Road, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28403, United States
Wilmington, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleGreet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional manner
- check_circleManage incoming calls and direct inquiries appropriately
- check_circleMaintain cleanliness and organization of lobby and conference rooms
- check_circleOrder and maintain office supplies and inventory
- check_circleCoordinate maintenance and repair of office equipment
- check_circleSort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
- check_circlePrint, assemble, and organize real estate closing packages
- check_circleScan and upload documents into client files and case management systems
- check_circleProvide general administrative support to the legal team
Requirements
- verifiedMinimum 1 year of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or legal assistant role
- verifiedProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- verifiedNotary Public certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred
- verifiedBasic understanding of real estate transactions (preferred but not required)
Nice to Have
Notary Public certification. Basic understanding of real estate transactions.
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Day-to-day, the Legal Assistant/Front Desk at Law Firm Carolinas will greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional manner; manage incoming calls and direct inquiries appropriately; maintain cleanliness and organization of lobby and conference rooms; and order and maintain office supplies and inventory.
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Law Firm Carolinas is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Minimum 1 year of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or legal assistant role; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); Notary Public certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred; and Basic understanding of real estate transactions (preferred but not required).
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Legal Assistant/Front Desk at Law Firm Carolinas is based in South College Road, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28403, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Law Firm Carolinas has listed this Legal Assistant/Front Desk role as on-site.
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Legal Assistant/Front Desk at Law Firm Carolinas typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Key skills for Legal Assistant/Front Desk at Law Firm Carolinas include Microsoft Office; and Notary Public Certification.
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Legal Assistant/Front Desk at Law Firm Carolinas is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.
About Law Firm Carolinas
Law Firm Carolinas operates as a legal practice based in Greensboro, NC, maintaining a presence with four offices throughout the state. The firm provides comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses across North Carolina, handling a diverse array of legal matters. Their attorneys assist clients with contract review and negotiation, business planning, and employment law issues. Additionally, the firm manages various litigation types, covering contract disputes, employer-employee conflicts, personal injury cases, estate matters, and real estate disputes.
Specialized services include family law and estate planning. The firm's domestic law attorneys are Board Certified Specialists in Family Law, addressing pre-marital agreements, child custody, support, and divorce. The Estates Department, led by Andrew Brower, offers statewide assistance with wills, trusts, and guardianships. The practice also handles all aspects of community association law for HOAs and condos, including document drafting, violation advice, and dispute resolution. Notably, the firm holds a unique distinction as the only North Carolina law firm recognized by Best Lawyers in both Real Estate and Community Association Law categories.
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