Legal Assistant
$60k - $85kFull-time
LHH
Legal Assistant
Compensation: $60,000–$85,000
Well-established litigation firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a broad range of administrative and litigation support functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who can independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Key Qualifications
- 2+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm setting
- Experience with e-filing in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of legal and medical terminology
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe, Zoom, Dropbox, and legal software such as PerfectLaw
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff
Primary Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
- Format pleadings and litigation-related documents
- Manage attorney calendars and scheduling
- Coordinate filing of pleadings, briefs, and other court documents
- Handle service of process and coordinate with local counsel
- Maintain and organize electronic case files
- Support multiple cases and projects concurrently
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k)
- Transportation benefit
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Litigation Legal Assistant
- Insurance Defense Legal Assistant
- Personal Injury Legal Assistant with strong e-filing experience
- Legal Secretary looking to transition into a broader litigation support role
- Candidate experienced with calendaring, court filings, document preparation, and case management in a law firm setting.
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