Legal Support Assistant

Job overview

The Legal Support Assistant role is onsite in Sarasota, FL; compensation is not specified. The position supports attorneys and Legal Administrative Assistants in Wilson Elser’s Sarasota office, part of a national law firm. The role helps keep office and matter workflows organized by handling reception, communications, document distribution, file maintenance, billing support, and general administrative tasks so attorneys and staff can focus on client service.

What you'll do

• Maintain the reception area
• answer, screen, route, and respond to calls and messages
• greet and direct visitors
• assist with opening and closing client matters
• distribute notices and documents
• organize physical and electronic files
• assist with client invoicing and vendor bills
• research billing inquiries
• update Excel spreadsheets
• provide general administrative support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal support assistant

legal administration

reception

client matters

document management

billing support

microsoft office

entry-level opportunity

sarasota fl

wilson elser

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match, generous paid time off, corporate discount plans, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Entry-level opportunity; prior law firm experience is helpful but not required. Benefits include 401(k) match and paid time off.

About the employer

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.