paralegal legal secretary

Searchpros Staffing

TEMP TO HIRE Join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Secretary/Paralegal, where your expertise will drive efficiency and excellence across a diverse range of legal practice areas. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and paralegal support, ensuring smooth operations within a fast-paced law office environment. Your proactive approach, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills will empower our attorneys to deliver outstanding legal services to clients. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal career while making a meaningful impact in various legal disciplines.&lt;Responsibilities&gt;<ul><li>Manage and organize legal documents, case files, and correspondence using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw.</li><li>Conduct thorough legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to support case preparation across multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more.</li><li>Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and clarity.</li><li>Assist attorneys with case management tasks including data entry, filing, scheduling court dates, and maintaining litigation calendars.</li><li>Perform client interviews and gather pertinent information for cases involving immigration law, tribal law &amp; regulations, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant disputes, patent law, and other specialties.</li><li>Support administrative functions such as phone etiquette, executive administrative support, transcription, and organizing meetings or hearings.</li><li>Conduct detailed document review and legal research to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.</li><li>Facilitate communication between clients, courts, agencies, and internal teams to ensure timely updates and case progression.</li></ul>&lt;Requirements&gt;<ul><li>Proven experience as a paralegal or legal secretary within a law office environment with familiarity in multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, immigration law, tribal law &amp; regulations, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, or litigation.</li><li>Strong knowledge of legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.</li><li>Proficiency in legal case management software including iManage and PCLaw; experience with document management systems is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear legal documents; proofreading and transcription skills are essential.</li><li>Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Effective interviewing techniques combined with strong attention to detail for accurate data collection.</li><li>Familiarity with UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), contracts drafting &amp; review, and general legal administrative procedures.</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly while maintaining professionalism at all times.</li><li>Exceptional phone etiquette along with clerical experience involving filing and data entry tasks. Join us in this rewarding role where your dedication fuels our mission to deliver exceptional legal support across diverse practice areas!</li></ul>Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Kirk and Toberty, Attorneys at Law

Great opportunity for full time Business Fraud Litigation paralegal/legal secretary in small firm in Irvine. Minimum 5 years of Business Litigation experience required. Experience with pre judgment, remedies and collection of judgements necessaryRequired skills include:Attention to detail, ability to work under deadlines, and desire to contribute to success of practice.Proficiency with Word, Excel, Acrobat, Timeslips billing, Time Matters.Excellent written and verbal skills, strong work ethic, ability to work well in fast paced environment. Solid organizational and communication skills, self-starter.Knowledge of court filing and service procedures, including e-filing.Knowledge of office procedures, and legal terminology, ability to manage attorney calendar.Strong typing, spelling and proofreading skills.Present professionally in communications, whether written, verbal or in person.Candidates must attach a resume in Word format. Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.<ul><li>Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.</li><li>do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage calendars and schedule appointments for attorneys and clients.</li><li>Conduct legal research and assist with document review and case management.</li><li>Draft and proofread legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.</li><li>Maintain organized filing systems and manage document management systems.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients and team members, providing updates and information as needed.</li><li>Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for various administrative tasks.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Paralegal: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Irvine, CA 92612: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Thomas Law Firm

&lt;Job Summary&gt; We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join our dedicated legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a diverse range of legal practices, including personal injury, estate planning, probate, business, real estate, and more. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and possess a strong foundation in legal research, document management, and administrative support. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our law office by managing case files, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys with various projects. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to grow their legal career while contributing to impactful legal work.&lt;Duties&gt;<ul><li>Manage case files and document review processes using document management systems to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Assist attorneys with client meetings by organizing information, preparing questionnaires, and documenting details accurately.</li><li>Support case activities through data entry, filing court documents electronically or physically, and maintaining organized case records.</li><li>Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, handling phone etiquette professionally, and coordinating project timelines.</li><li>Assist in the organization of client files and facilitate communication between clients and attorneys to ensure timely updates.</li></ul>&lt;Qualifications&gt;<ul><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Exceptional proofreading skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Strong clerical skills including data entry, filing procedures (electronic or physical), and maintaining organized case files.</li><li>Effective phone etiquette combined with excellent organizational skills to coordinate schedules and manage communications efficiently. This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly contribute to impactful legal work across multiple practice areas. We value proactive team members who are eager to learn and grow within our firm while supporting our mission to deliver exceptional legal services with integrity and professionalism.</li></ul>Pay: $17.00 - $35.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>A cover letter is required in order to have an interview.</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78738

TEEMA

<div>Overview: 
We are partnering with a leading organization to identify an experienced Paralegal to support a high-functioning Legal department at their corporate headquarters in North Phoenix. This is a fully onsite role offering the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on transactional legal work, document preparation, and high-volume case tracking. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and an exceptional writer who can handle sensitive communications with professionalism. 
 
What you will be doing:<ul><li>
Provide professional-level legal and administrative support to attorneys within the Legal department</li><li>
Draft form contracts and legal documents for attorney review</li><li>
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and business communications</li><li>
Draft clear, professional correspondence &mdash; including letters related to appeals and denials</li><li>
Track and manage deadlines imposed by legal and regulatory requirements</li><li>
Monitor multiple active items (15&ndash;30+ at a time) and ensure timely follow-up with attorneys and internal stakeholders</li><li>
Maintain accurate records and organize legal documentation</li><li>
Support transactional legal functions and special projects as needed</li></ul> 
What you must have:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li><li>
Paralegal certificate (or currently in progress)</li><li>
5+ years of Paralegal experience</li><li>
Strong experience with appeals and/or denials processes</li><li>
Exceptional writing, grammar, and proofreading skills</li><li>
Proven ability to draft professional, high-quality legal correspondence</li><li>
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a high volume of work simultaneously</li><li>
U.S. Citizenship required</li><li>
Ability to pass a Department of Defense background investigation (7&ndash;10 year history)</li></ul>
Technical Requirements<ul><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li><li>
Strong typing and general administrative skills (WPM, 10-key, etc.)</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Experience within the healthcare industry</li></ul>
What Makes You Successful in This Role<ul><li>
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently</li><li>
Professional and confident handling sensitive information</li></ul>
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Paralegal

Next Edge Recruiting

Overview We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, and more. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and possess a passion for legal research and case management. As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in assisting attorneys with document preparation, case review, and administrative support to ensure smooth legal operations. This paid position provides a stimulating environment where your skills will directly impact client success and legal excellence.Duties<ul><li>Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support various practice areas such as estate planning, tribal law, patent law, and workers' compensation law.</li><li>Assist in drafting legal documents including contracts, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence with precision and clarity.</li><li>Manage case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw; ensure all documents are organized, accurate, and easily accessible.</li><li>Review and analyze legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Support attorneys with client interviews by preparing questionnaires and summarizing interview notes to facilitate case development.</li><li>Perform data entry tasks related to case management systems while maintaining meticulous records of all case activities.</li><li>Proofread and transcribe legal documents to ensure error-free submissions; handle filing procedures both electronically and physically.</li><li>Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, managing phone etiquette, organizing files, and coordinating communication within the law office.</li><li>Conduct research on specific laws such as UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), landlord-tenant regulations, family law statutes, securities regulations, tribal laws &amp; regulations, patent law procedures, and immigration policies.</li><li>Assist in document review processes for litigation cases across various practice areas including personal injury law and workers' compensation claims.</li><li>Support project management initiatives by tracking deadlines and maintaining organized workflows for multiple cases simultaneously.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Proven paralegal experience in a fast-paced law office environment with exposure to diverse practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, immigration law, or litigation.</li><li>Strong knowledge of legal administrative processes including document review, case management software (iManage), legal research platforms (Westlaw &amp; LexisNexis), and document drafting tools.</li><li>Familiarity with legal procedures related to UCC law, tribal regulations, patent processes or landlord-tenant issues is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in conducting interviews with clients or witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases.</li><li>Proficiency in writing clear reports or summaries that support attorneys&rsquo; case strategies; strong proofreading skills are essential.</li><li>Ability to handle clerical tasks such as data entry, filing systems (physical or electronic), transcription work, and maintaining meticulous records with professionalism.</li><li>Effective communication skills coupled with courteous phone etiquette to liaise confidently with clients and team members alike.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant software applications including PCLaw for billing purposes; familiarity with legal research tools like Westlaw is preferred. Join us if you&rsquo;re eager to leverage your paralegal expertise in a collaborative environment that values innovation and dedication! This paid position offers the chance to grow your career while making meaningful contributions across multiple legal disciplines&mdash;empowering you to develop your skills further within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in the law office setting.</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Gorodetsky Law Group

Job InformationJob Status: Full-Time Pay Type: PaidDescription &amp; DetailsLocation: Brooklyn, NY 11229Industry: LegalJob Function: ParalegalOverviewWe are a full-service law firm that has been representing clients in New York State courts for over 20 years. Our law firm is located in a well-known, business-centric neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY known as Midwood that is just two blocks from the Q and B trains as well as various buses. Our firm practices matrimonial law, criminal defense, commercial litigation, and in trusts and estates on occasion. We are currently seeking to expand our business and are looking for a paralegal with strong credentials to perform daily legal operations. Accepted candidates are awarded a high learning curve as their job will require them to work exclusively with our leading attorney and clients on a daily basis. Pay is based on the candidate&rsquo;s credentials and prior work experience/education.* APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE EARNED A BACHELOR&rsquo;S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED UNITED STATES ACADEMIC INSTITUTION AND SPEAK RUSSIAN. THE ABILITY TO READ IN RUSSIAN IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED.* APPLICANTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE E-FILING DOCUMENTS WILL BE PREFERRED.The paralegal's responsibilities include:<ul><li>Drafting pleadings, motions and legal correspondence</li></ul><ul><li>Preparing responses to discovery demands and assembling exhibits for court applications</li></ul><ul><li>Maintaining clients&rsquo; office files</li></ul><ul><li>Filing documents electronically with NY courts (e-filing)</li></ul><ul><li>Completing uncontested divorce forms</li></ul><ul><li>Legal research as needed</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Must have a US college degree in a related major</li></ul><ul><li>Must speak Russian</li></ul><ul><li>Work Authorization Status: Must be authorized to work in the United States, permanent lawful residents or US citizens are preferred</li></ul><ul><li>Must be able to type quickly and accurately</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Proven Academic Excellence</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail</li></ul><ul><li>Effective oral and written communication</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to think independently and work collaboratively</li></ul><ul><li>Good communications skills</li></ul><ul><li>Technological proficiency (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word)</li></ul><ul><li>Russian reading and writing</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with e-filing</li></ul><ul><li>Preferred Major/Concentration: Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Political Science, Economics, English, Literature/Writing</li></ul>How To ApplyPlease submit:<ul><li>Resume</li></ul><ul><li>Cover letter stating why you are interested in this position as well as why you would be a good fit for our firm, and your salary expectations.</li></ul>We do not offer remote work at the moment. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at (917) 865-5740.Job Type: Full-timePay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have experience filing documents electronically with New York courts?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)</li><li>Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Russian (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Russian Speaking Full Service Law Firm Paralegal

Ford Agency

<div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Details</h4>
</div><div><div><div>Posted April 07, 2026
</div><div>Compensation Starting at $60,000 annually
</div><div>LocationWashington D.C.</div>
<div>Job Type Direct Hire
</div><div>Industry Legal
</div></div></div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description</h4>
<div>The Ford Agency is actively seeking a Paralegal to join a prestigious mid-size energy law firm. The Paralegal will submit files to US Courts and federal agencies, cite check and proofread files, and support the attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to take on a substantive paralegal role in a collegial environment that promotes collaboration and team work. 
 
Responsibilities Include:
<ul><li>Communicate and work closely with attorneys</li>
<li>Conduct regulatory and legal research</li>
<li>Cite check and proofread files</li>
<li>Submit files to U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission</li>
</ul>Qualifications Include:
<ul><li>1+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree</li>
<li>Paralegal certificate preferred</li>
<li>Experience with FERC and US Court of Appeals preferred</li>
<li>Excellent editing and proofreading skills</li>
<li>Microsoft Office Suite, eDiscovery software a plus</li>
</ul>
 
Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation. 
 
The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.</div></div></div></div>
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Our refined process has led our team to consistent success in recruiting for the area&rsquo;s discerning business market.
We ensure our clients&rsquo; priorities, role requirements, company culture, and objectives are taken into consideration for every search. We have an extensive pool of talent to quickly identify strong candidates for your open positions, taking the burden of time and energy off your shoulders.
We do the same for candidates, actively listening to career desires and goals during each interview, and presenting realistic options and timelines for employment.
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