Bonney Staffing has partnered with a local law office that prides themselves on their reputation for being hard-driven and results-oriented, as well as their no-nonsense representation in the wide variety of practice areas their clients expect and need. Our client is looking for someone warm, welcoming, and extremely professional to be the first face that their clients see!
The Legislative Legal Assistant position in Portland, Maine is responsible for maintaining attorney calendars and client binders; monitoring legislative hearings, work sessions and meetings; preparing lobbying reports; researching and preparing legislative reports; assisting with preparation of hearings; preparing forms for legislation, testimony and exhibits; monitoring and drafting notes/memos regarding public hearings and work sessions; processing campaign contribution requests. Successful candidates will also assist the attorney with travel arrangements, preparation of expense reports, and all secretarial/ administrative tasks, including time entry. This is a full time position.
Legislative Legal Assistant Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Successful completion of a legal secretarial training course provided through a community college or business school is preferred
- Two to four years prior secretarial experience or equivalent, preferably in the legal field, required
- 3-5 years of legisltive experience
- Ability to accurately type 75 wpm
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style
- Good knowledge of personal computers, system utilities and document production software. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Word
- Good organizational skills for establishing workload priorities
- Basic knowledge of records storage procedures for retrieving materials and files for case work
- Basic knowledge of firm records management
Legislative Legal Assistant Details:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m
- Pay Rate: Starting at $24/Hr.
- Start Date: ASAP
Legislative Legal Assistant Benefits:
- Benefits from the employer:
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability Insurance
- Long-term care insurance.
- 401 (k) match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Ask us about our $$Referral Bonus Program$$
If you believe you are a qualified candidate for our Legislative Legal Assistant role please apply or contact us today!
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