Administrative Legal Assistant

<Job Overview>
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. This vital role offers the opportunity to support a diverse range of legal practices by managing administrative tasks, assisting with legal research, and ensuring smooth case management processes. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, precision, and a proactive approach to their work, contributing to the efficient operation of our law office and delivering exceptional support to our attorneys and clients. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to develop their legal administrative skills in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence.

<Duties>

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys across various practice areas including product liability, personal injury, wrongful death, and more.
• Manage legal case files using document management systems such as Box, ensuring all records are accurate, organized, and easily accessible.
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports with precision and attention to detail.
• Assist with document review processes for litigation cases, ensuring compliance with procedural standards and accuracy in data entry.
• Support project management initiatives by coordinating deadlines, scheduling meetings, and maintaining calendars for attorneys’ case timelines.
• Perform clerical tasks including filing, data entry, transcription, phone etiquette management, and maintaining a professional office environment.
• Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses as needed to gather relevant information for ongoing cases or legal investigations.

<Qualifications>

• Proven experience as a legal assistant or paralegal within a law office setting; experience across multiple practice areas such as products liability and personal injury law is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in document management systems such as Box or comparable platforms is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities ensure error-free work.
• Effective interviewing skills combined with strong verbal communication for client interactions or witness interviews.
• Demonstrated ability in project management and legal case management practices; experience supporting litigation processes is preferred.
• High level of professionalism with strong phone etiquette and organizational skills; ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Join us in this engaging role where your dedication will directly impact the efficiency of our legal operations! We value proactive individuals eager to grow their career while providing top-tier support within a collaborative team environment.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person