Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their growing team. This role provides administrative support to attorneys by managing case files, preparing legal documents, coordinating schedules and deadlines, and communicating with clients, courts, and administrative agencies. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. Our client offers a competitive benefits package and a flexible work-life balance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and revise correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents.
• File documents with federal, state, and local courts, including through electronic filing systems.
• File documents with administrative bodies such as the Secretary of State.  
• Maintain electronic and physical client and matter files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, hearings, and other appointments, and monitor applicable deadlines.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries, as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other parties.
• Assist with opening and closing client matters, including conflict-check and records procedures.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, email, and other correspondence.
• Prepare expense reports, assist with time-entry review, and support client billing processes.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys and other members of the firm.
• Protect confidential and privileged information and comply with applicable ethical obligations and firm policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or legal assistant certificate preferred, or related education.
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal environment required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, document-management systems, electronic filing platforms, and standard office technology.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document-formatting skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work accurately with attention to detail.
• Professional judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.