Legal Administrator

<Overview>
Join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Administrator, where your expertise will drive efficiency and precision across a broad spectrum of legal functions. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to support diverse practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more. You will be the backbone of our legal operations, managing case files, conducting research, and providing vital administrative support to ensure seamless legal processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for meticulous organization and legal excellence, this is the perfect role to elevate your career!

<Duties>

• Manage and organize legal documents using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to support case preparation across various practice areas including patent law, tribal law & regulations, workers' compensation law, and personal injury law.
• Assist with legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and review of contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents to maintain high standards of clarity and precision.
• Support litigation activities by reviewing case files, preparing summaries, and coordinating document review processes.
• Maintain detailed case management records, track deadlines, and organize filings in compliance with court requirements.
• Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, handling correspondence with clients and courts, and maintaining effective phone etiquette.
• Perform data entry tasks related to client information and case details while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with attorneys on project management tasks related to estate planning, environmental law projects, or other specialized practice areas.
• Assist in interviewing clients or witnesses as needed for case development or fact-finding purposes.
• Support the firm’s overall administrative functions through filing, document scanning, transcription services, and general clerical tasks.

<Experience>

• Proven paralegal experience or legal administrative experience supporting multiple practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law or tribal regulations.
• Familiarity with legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis is essential for effective case preparation.
• Experience working with document management systems like iManage or similar platforms is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; proofreading accuracy is critical.
• Demonstrated ability to perform legal research efficiently to support attorneys’ strategic objectives.
• Proficiency in project management tools or software that facilitate workflow coordination within a busy law office environment.
• Exceptional clerical skills including data entry, filing procedures, phone etiquette, and organizational tasks that uphold professional standards.
• Knowledge of various practice areas such as UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), patent law procedures, landlord-tenant issues or immigration law enhances versatility in supporting diverse cases. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for motivated individuals eager to contribute their legal administrative expertise within a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional client service across multiple legal disciplines!

Pay: From $63,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person