Legal Assistant

-<Overview>
Join our dynamic legal team as a dedicated Legal Assistant, where your organizational skills and legal expertise will play a vital role in supporting a wide range of legal services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse areas of law, includig Criminal Defense, DWI's and personal Injury. You will be instrumental in managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and providing administrative support to attorneys and clients alike. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering precise legal support, this position is perfect for you!

<Duties>

• Assist attorneys with case management by organizing and maintaining legal documents using document management systems such as MyCase.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing LexisNexis, and other legal databases to support case strategies across various practice areas including Criminal, DUI or DWI's and personal injury.
• Prepare and review legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail.
• Perform document review and proofreading to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Manage data entry tasks related to case files, court filings, and client records while ensuring all information is up-to-date and properly filed.
• Support attorneys with client interviews by preparing questionnaires and summarizing interview notes for further analysis.
• Handle administrative duties including scheduling appointments, managing phone etiquette, organizing files, and maintaining a well-structured law office environment.

<Qualifications>

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within a busy law office environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal administrative processes including document management systems such as LexisNexis.
• Familiarity with various practice areas such as Criminal, DWI's and personal injury.
• Excellent research skills utilizing LexisNexis to gather pertinent case law and legal information.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear legal documents with strong writing skills; proofreading and transcription experience are highly valued.
• Exceptional clerical skills including filing, data entry, phone etiquette, and document review—ensuring accuracy at every step.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict deadlines. This role is paid — offering an engaging opportunity for those eager to grow their careers within a supportive legal environment that values precision, initiative, and professional development. If you possess the necessary skills and enthusiasm for supporting impactful legal work across diverse practice areas, we invite you to apply!

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person