Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. You will provide a variety of administrative and clerical tasks under the supervision of Attorneys and the Office Manager. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with responsibilities that will grow with experience

Pay is based upon experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
• Administrative support for trial preparation
• Perform efiling, transcription, filing and faxing
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor deadlines
• Support attorneys in all daily functions
• Maintain file organization

Skills

• Proven working experience or education and training as a legal administrative assistant or legal secretary
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy and ability to learn new computer programs
• Proficiency in English, Spanish is a plus
• Excellent grammatical skills
• Ability to quickly learn and use case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Excellent typing skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Excellent proofreading and attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 - $28.00per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching (after 6 months)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account contributions
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Legal Administrative Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person