Legal Assistant (Boise)

Job Description

Kirton McConkie has an exciting employment opportunity for a legal assistant in our Boise, Idaho office. The ideal candidate will have a positive "can-do" attitude to meet the needs of high-level clients and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Format and construct various pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents
• Manage correspondence between attorney and clients
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents related to the acquisition, ownership and development of real property
• Assist in the closing of real estate transactions including the review of legal descriptions and typical closing documents
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files
• Oversight of individual client preferences, client accounts, and requests
• Maintain attorney calendar
• Provide proactive and advanced legal support
• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of basic real estate transactions including sales, purchases and leasing preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to meet required deadlines, multi-task, prioritize, organize, and work calmly under pressure
• High attention to detail, be proactive, and self-motivated
• Ability to both follow instructions, and to think and work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Two years of experience in a law firm preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Kirton McConkie offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.