Legal Assistant

Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals Draft, review, proofread, and file legal documents with courts and serve them upon other parties Prepare and proofread legal correspondence dictated or drafted by attorneys Submit correspondence to clients, medical professionals, and other case parties Process, organize, and maintain documents within paperless case files Ensure accuracy of contact information Assist with document processing, case file management, and hearing preparation Combine, compile, and transmit large paperless documents and files Track legal deadlines and meet them independently Communicate with clients, co-workers, attorneys, and paralegals Requirements High School Diploma Strong proofreading, transcription, editing, and formatting skills Proficiency in copying, scanning, and emailing documents Ability to type 75 words per minute or more Ability to work well under pressure Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word Civil litigation experience, preferably in workers' compensation defense Experience with general liability defense, workers' compensation subrogation, or related fields preferred but not required Strong research, analytical, and writing skills Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team High level of professionalism and ethical standards Familiarity with Centerbase and NetDocs beneficial but not required Familiarity with legal case management software is a plus Experience with Adobe Pro preferred but not essential Previous work experience in a busy office environment, particularly in a legal setting, preferred Strong understanding of spelling and grammar Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and complete assignments promptly Ability to adapt to changing needs of attorneys and clients Exceptional attention to detail Core Competencies Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities in a legal environment, with proficiency in drafting, proofreading, and managing legal documents. Exhibits excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills to effectively handle multiple deadlines and tasks. Highest-signal resume keywords Legal Document Drafting Proofreading Skills Microsoft Office Proficiency Civil Litigation Experience Organizational Skills Hard Skills Legal Document Review Transcription Skills Typing 75 Words Per Minute Research Skills Analytical Skills Writing Skills Document Processing Case File Management Attention to Detail Formatting Skills Soft Skills Verbal Communication Written Communication Ability to Work Under Pressure Team Collaboration Professionalism Certifications & Qualifications High School Diploma Industry Keywords Civil Litigation Workers' Compensation Defense General Liability Defense Workers' Compensation Subrogation Tools & Technologies Centerbase NetDocs Adobe Pro Legal Case Management Software #J-18808-Ljbffr