We are looking for an experienced legal assistant who can help the busy attorneys and paralegals at our law office assist clients. You’ll be responsible for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines. You’ll also assist with preparing legal documents and contracts, and perform any other tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently. If you work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a high-quality work product, reach out to us today! Responsibilities: • Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals • Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department • Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines • Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently • Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events Qualifications: • Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products • Must be able to type at least 50 WPM • Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary • Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills Compensation: $17 - $19 hourly
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