Legal Assistant

**Job Description** Swanson Law, P.A. is seeking a Legal Assistant. This is a perfect opportunity to enter into a legal professional role with a growing team! **Qualifications** * Friendly and professional customer service and communication skills. * Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. * Ability to prioritize, track, and complete multiple tasks, in a busy legal environment. * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism. * Ability to work independently, while part of a great legal team. * Previous administrative, customer service, or legal office experience preferred, but not required. * Proficiency with office technology preferred, including Mac applications, word processing, email, document management systems, file-sharing platforms, with an ability to learn firm-specific systems quickly. * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating clarity, professionalism, and careful attention to detail in all correspondence, communications, and legal documents. * Professional and courteous interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with the general public, all clients, attorneys, staff, vendors, and other external parties in a friendly manner. * High level of reliability, discretion, and follow-through, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. * Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in a fast-paced environment, manage frequent interruptions, and adapt to shifting priorities. * A positive attitude is a must! Serious applicants only, please submit your resume with cover letter. All applications will be held in confidence. **Experience** * Customer service, office personnel, or administrative assistant experience: 2-3 years preferred. * Legal Assistant: 2 years preferred, not required. **Pay:** Commensurate with experience. **Hours:** Part-time or full-time, depending on applicant’s skills, experience, availability, and firm’s needs. **Benefits (Full Time):** 401(k), paid time off, holidays. **Work Location:** In person, Presque Isle, Maine. Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week Work Location: In person