Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Cary, North Carolina (In-Office) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 hourly, commensurate with experience About the Firm The Law Offices of Benjamin T. McLawhorn is a small but fast-paced law firm located in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are dedicated to serving individuals and families across the state in the areas of family law, civil litigation, and employment law. Our firm is built on a client-first philosophy and a commitment to delivering honest, strategic, and empathetic legal representation. We are currently seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant who is motivated, team-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges. This is an in-office position, ideal for someone who is looking to begin their legal career and gain valuable hands-on litigation and client experience. The Legal Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to paralegals and attorneys at the firm. The ideal candidate is highly organized, business-minded, and comfortable handling confidential corporate matters in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent proofreading abilities, and advanced word processing skills. Qualifications We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: At least 1 year of experience in a law firm setting or in-house legal department. Strong understanding of corporate legal functions, contracts, and governance processes. Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Word and legal/contract management systems. Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Power Point. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support. Draft, format, proofread, and maintain legal documents, including complaints, answers, counterclaims, motions, as well as contracts, NDAs, and outgoing correspondence (redlining, comparing docs, converting pdfs, outlines, etc.). Maintain records, legal files, and document organization within the firm’s practice management software. Support internal policies, adhere to firm training documentation, and act professionally with all communications in this role. Act as a key point of contact between clients and paralegals, attorneys, and other staff What We Offer Competitive salary, depending on experience. Health insurance (individual coverage), after 90-day initial employment period. Minimum 40 hrs. per week in-office. Ongoing mentorship and the opportunity to gain extensive litigation experience across our practice areas, including: family law, employment law, and general civil litigation. A supportive and growing team that values transparency, accountability, and meaningful results for our clients. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Ability to handle multiple deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work across caseload. A self-starter with a proactive mindset who is ready to take initiative and contribute wherever needed. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. #J-18808-Ljbffr