Legal Assistant

Overview We are looking for an experienced legal assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in our law office. The role includes managing office correspondence, scheduling, document preparation, and ensuring the team meets deadlines. Responsibilities Help create and proofread litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs. Manage office correspondence, answer phone calls, communicate with opposing counsel, take dictation, respond to emails, and remind the team of upcoming deadlines. Handle scheduling, calendar management, travel arrangements, and ensure clients have access to legal staff during office hours. Assist with preparing legal documents and contracts and other ad‑hoc tasks as needed. Use daily time records to process client billing with support from the accounting department. Qualifications 1–2 years of experience in a law firm as a secretary or administrative assistant. Associate’s degree or some college preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required. Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic case‑management software. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a fast‑paced environment. Empathy, compassion, and a team‑player attitude, especially within family‑law practice. Desired Qualities Strong workflow and deadline orientation. Positive, solution‑oriented, and proactive with procedures. Skilled scheduler and multitasker who can change gears quickly. Comfort with technology and innovation to improve efficiency. Detail‑oriented and willing to go the extra mile to achieve accuracy. Benefits This is a full‑time position that requires in‑office presence during standard business hours to collaborate with the legal team and move cases toward a positive resolution. Compensation $40,000 – $45,000 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Edwards Law Group