Legal Administrative Assistant

LHH; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in downtown Raleigh is seeking a mid-level Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Real Estate Development and Business Litigation practice groups. Candidates must have 3+ years of law firm experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000 and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of law firm experience.
• Background in Real Estate Development, Land Use, and/or Business Litigation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals across multiple practice areas.
• Draft and manage legal correspondence, pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Conduct legal research and verify information for case documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Attention to detail

Proofreading skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

A prestigious law firm in downtown Raleigh is seeking a mid-level Legal Administrative Assistant with 3+ years of law firm experience to support its Real Estate Development, Land Use & Condemnation, and Business Litigation practice groups. This is a full-time, fully on-site position with a temp-to-hire structure. Candidates will undergo a full interview process prior to assignment selection.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals across multiple practice areas
• Manage legal team calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate with opposing counsel
• Draft and process legal correspondence, pleadings, notices, and motions
• Organize and maintain legal files and trial binders
• Assist with billing, mailings, and document preparation
• Conduct legal research and verify information for case documentation
• Support onboarding and training of new team members

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of law firm experience
• Background in Real Estate Development, Land Use, and/or Business Litigation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Skilled in proofreading and formatting legal documents
• Ability to follow instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule)

Education

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience required

Pay Details

$55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

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Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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