Legal Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our legal team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support across a variety of legal practice areas, including estate planning, criminal defense, and family law. Your proactive approach and organizational skills will ensure the smooth operation of our law office, assisting the attorney with case management, document review, legal drafting, and client communication. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while contributing to impactful legal work.

Duties

• Manage legal case files and documents efficiently.
• Draft, proofread, and review documents.
• Conduct thorough document review and data entry to ensure accuracy.
• Support the attorney by coordinating deadlines, scheduling meetings, and maintaining organized files for multiple cases across diverse practice areas.
• Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones with professional etiquette, managing calendars, filing documents systematically, and supporting executive administrative functions.
• Conduct interviews with clients or witnesses when necessary to gather relevant information for ongoing cases or investigations.
• Assist in litigation preparation by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and supporting courtroom documentation processes.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant within a law office environment.
• Preferred: Familiarity with legal case management software like Clio.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with clarity and professionalism.
• Exceptional proofreading and transcription abilities to ensure error-free documentation.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills coupled with professional phone etiquette for interacting with clients and team members.
• Experience in document review, data entry, filing systems, and general clerical tasks within a busy law office setting. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values precision, proactive support, and continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of law!

Pay: $24.83 - $28.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person