Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, excellent research abilities, and a keen eye for detail. This role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in legal procedures and documentation, contributing to the efficient operation of our firm. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for managing various clerical tasks, supporting legal research, and ensuring accurate document preparation.
Duties
- Proofread and review legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with firm standards
- Conduct legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and other online databases
- Assist with legal drafting, including correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation
- Manage project timelines and coordinate tasks to ensure deadlines are met
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical files using CosmoLe software
- Perform data entry and update case information accurately within case management software
- Support attorneys with interviewing clients and witnesses as needed
- Handle filing of legal documents in accordance with court requirements
- Maintain professional phone etiquette when communicating with clients, vendors, or court personnel
- Perform general clerical duties including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and preparing reports
Skills
- Strong proofreading and editing skills for legal documents
- Proficiency with CosmoLex
- Excellent project management abilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Effective interviewing skills for gathering relevant information
- Prior administrative experience in a legal or professional setting is preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage files, deadlines, and priorities
- Strong research skills to support case preparation and analysis
- Writing skills capable of producing clear, concise legal documents and correspondence
- Legal drafting expertise for various types of legal documents and reports
- Accurate data entry skills ensuring case information is correctly recorded
- Clerical experience including filing, document preparation, and record keeping
- Professional phone etiquette to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
This position provides a dynamic environment for those looking to develop their career in the legal field while supporting the efficient functioning of our legal team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.20-$35.78 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
