Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, experienced. and detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Paralegal to work for a challenging and busy firm. This role offers an opportunity to support a diverse range of legal practice areas, including real estate, business, and tort litigation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess excellent research and drafting skills, and demonstrate a strong ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to contribute to impactful legal work while honing their expertise in a collaborative environment. Contribution for medical insurance for the successful candidate.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive administrative support including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Conduct thorough legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to assist in case preparation and strategy development.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage legal case files and document management systems like iManage and PCLaw to ensure accurate organization and easy retrieval of case materials.
• Perform detailed document review and data entry for litigation cases, estate planning files, or transactional work while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Assist with client interviews and gather relevant information for case development; support attorneys in preparing for hearings or negotiations.
• Support project management efforts across multiple practice areas by tracking deadlines, maintaining schedules, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Utilize phone etiquette skills to communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain organized filing systems—both physical and electronic—and ensure compliance with all legal administrative procedures.

Experience

• Paralegal experience or prior legal administrative experience in a fast-paced law office environment is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various practice areas and litigation procedures.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Familiarity with case management software like CLIO enhances efficiency in document handling and data organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with attention to detail; proofreading accuracy is critical.
• Experience with transcription services and document review processes is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of contracts management systems and data entry procedures supports seamless workflow operations.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote