Legal Assistant

Job description:

Join a Large, Established Law Firm | Collaborative Team | Excellent Employee Longevity | Growth Opportunities

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a large, well-established law firm with multiple office locations and a strong reputation for employee longevity . Many employees have built long-term careers with the firm, reflecting a supportive environment, stability, and opportunities to grow professionally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative legal team while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced professional environment. The firm values teamwork, provides ongoing training and development, and offers opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to a group of attorneys while working closely with other legal professionals across the firm's offices.

Key responsibilities include:

Prepare, draft, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and forms.

Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, accuracy, and formatting.

Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while supporting attorneys with day-to-day workflow.

Assist attorneys with the client intake process and ongoing client communication.

Maintain organized electronic and paper files and records.

Coordinate depositions, court reporters, expert witnesses, hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.

Assist with court filings and docketing requirements, depending on the practice area.

Coordinate travel, conferences, and other arrangements as needed.

Support billing and accounting functions, including pro forma edits, check requests, matter intake and updates, and related billing activities.

Collaborate with Legal Assistants and other team members across the firm's multiple locations.

Participate in training and professional development opportunities to continue building your skills and legal knowledge.

2+ years of legal administrative or Legal Assistant experience or equivalent experience.

Associate's or bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required.

Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, procedures, and general law firm practices.

Experience with electronic filing, docketing, or practice-specific procedures is beneficial.

Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management systems, and internet-based applications.

Excellent proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document formatting skills.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to build positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and other professionals.

Strong attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.

This is more than an opportunity to join another law firm. You'll become part of a large, established organization with multiple locations, excellent employee longevity, and a culture that values collaboration and professional development .

For someone looking for stability, a strong team environment, and the opportunity to grow within a respected law firm , this could be an excellent long-term career move.

Qualifications:

2+ years of legal administrative or Legal Assistant experience or equivalent experience.

Associate's or bachelor's degree is a plus, but not required.

Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, procedures, and general law firm practices.

Experience with electronic filing, docketing, or practice-specific procedures is beneficial.

Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management systems, and internet-based applications.

Excellent proofreading, grammar, spelling, and document formatting skills.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to build positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and other professionals.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Great firm with employees with great longevity. Opportunity for growth. Longstanding client

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 58000

Salary Max : $ 65000

Currency Type : USD