Legal Assistant

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

About the Position

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing case files, preparing legal documents, maintaining client communications, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily legal and administrative activities.

This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, draft, and file legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.

Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.

Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.

Schedule appointments, hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.

Monitor deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.

Assist with document collection, discovery responses, and case preparation.

File documents with courts and government agencies through electronic filing systems.

Support attorneys and paralegals with trial preparation and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Minimum of 1–3 years of legal assistant or administrative experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Experience with legal case management software is a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Professional demeanor and commitment to client confidentiality.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with court filing procedures and legal terminology.

Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.