Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal professionals, ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes. Your expertise will help facilitate efficient case management, legal research, document preparation, and client communication. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal administrative skills within a fast-paced environment committed to excellence and integrity.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with case management by organizing and maintaining case files using case management software and document management systems such as iManage.
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports with precision and attention to detail.
- Conduct legal research using various sources to support case strategies and prepare summaries for review.
- Manage legal discovery processes, including document collection, review, and organization to ensure compliance with deadlines.
- Handle data entry tasks accurately within legal databases while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Support filing procedures both electronically and physically, ensuring all documents are properly stored and easily retrievable.
- Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams to coordinate meetings, appointments, and follow-up actions.
- Utilize Microsoft Office tools proficiently for drafting documents, creating spreadsheets, and preparing presentations.
- Assist in proofreading legal documents for accuracy in spelling, grammar, formatting, and adherence to legal terminology standards.
- Support administrative functions such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and preparing reports for attorneys.
Skills
- Strong analysis skills with the ability to interpret legal documents and extract pertinent information effectively.
- Prior paralegal or legal administrative experience demonstrating familiarity with law office operations.
- Excellent legal drafting skills for preparing clear, concise legal correspondence and documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with experience using case management software and document management systems like iManage.
- Exceptional proofreading abilities ensuring error-free documentation.
- Knowledge of legal terminology coupled with solid legal research capabilities.
- Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
- Effective client communication skills to provide excellent customer service while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Familiarity with legal discovery procedures and data entry processes related to case management.
- Technical proficiency in word processing tools along with experience using file filing systems—both electronic and physical—within a law office environment.
Join us as a Legal Assistant where your dedication will directly contribute to delivering exceptional legal support! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their career while supporting our commitment to integrity, accuracy, and client service excellence.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person