Experienced Legal Assistant: Docs, Research & Scheduling

Odixcity Consulting; La Réunion; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Odixcity Consulting is seeking a meticulous Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to our team. The role focuses on drafting documents, managing case files, and researching legal matters under US or UK jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include document preparation, case management, legal research, and coordinating with attorneys and clients. Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidentiality are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years as a legal assistant, paralegal, or secretary in US/UK law.
• Bachelor's degree in Law or Paralegal Certification required.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and legal management software.
• Reliable high-speed internet and power backup.
• Discretion with confidential information and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, or PACER (US).
• Coordinate communications between attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Manage legal calendars, deposits, hearings, and meetings.
• File documents with court systems and agencies per legal standards.
• Handle telephone, email, and billing tasks.

Connaissances

Legal document drafting

Case management

Legal research

Communication

Scheduling

Filing & compliance

Administrative tasks

Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Law

Paralegal Certification

Outils

LexisNexis

Westlaw

PACER

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to our legal team. The successful candidate will assist with drafting documents, managing case files, and conducting research, primarily handling matters under US or UK legal jurisdictions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to our legal team. The successful candidate will assist with drafting documents, managing case files, and conducting research, primarily handling matters under US or UK legal jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Preparation: Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including motions, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Case Management: Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documents are accurately archived.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research using platforms like LexisNexis, Westlaw, or PACER (US).
• Communication: Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Scheduling: Manage legal calendars, scheduling depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• Filing & Compliance: File documents with court systems and government agencies in compliance with relevant legal standards.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle telephone calls, email correspondence, and billing tasks.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or secretary, specifically within US or UK law.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Paralegal Certification.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal management software.
• High-speed, stable internet connection and a strong, reliable internet backup supply.
• Reliable, uninterrupted power supply to handle power outages without work disruption.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills