Legal Assistant

<Job Summary>
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive support across various practice areas, ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes and case management. Your energetic approach and organizational skills will help facilitate efficient legal workflows, assist attorneys with research and document preparation, and manage administrative tasks with precision. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while contributing to impactful legal work in a collaborative environment.

<Responsibilities>

• Assist attorneys to support case development across diverse practice areas including estate planning and insurance defense.
• Draft, review, proofread, and edit legal documents such as pleadings, light discovery and correspondence with attention to accuracy and clarity.
• Manage legal case files and document management systems efficiently; ensure proper filing, data entry, and document review.
• Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and handling correspondence with professionalism.
• Support project management initiatives by coordinating deadlines, tracking case progress, and assisting with client communication.
• Perform clerical tasks including phone etiquette, data entry, filing, transcription, proofreading, and maintaining organized records for quick retrieval.
• Collaborate with team members on document review processes and assist in preparing materials for court filings or client meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information while ensuring compliance with legal standards and firm policies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence clearly and professionally.
• Experience working within a law office setting supporting litigation or transactional practice areas such as estate planning or environmental law is advantageous.
• Ability to perform detailed proofreading and transcription tasks accurately while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills combined with professional phone etiquette to interact confidently with clients and team members. Join us in delivering exceptional legal support that empowers our attorneys to serve clients effectively! This paid opportunity is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow their legal career while making a meaningful impact in a vibrant team environment.

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person