Legal Administrative Assistant

DarrowEverett LLP; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A law firm is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Litigation Practice. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing appointments, and maintaining legal files, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience as a paraprofessional and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This role offers benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a paraprofessional.
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Coordinate appointments and manage project logistics.
• Handle legal documentation confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Litigation Practice. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

The Legal Administrative Assistant handles both traditional secretarial tasks and tasks specific to the legal field. On an average day, this role will range from answering phones and sending emails, managing projects, to preparing subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents, including, but not limited to, routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, interrogatories, subpoenas, and summonses.
• Coordinate appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
• Transcribe and proofread legal documents.
• Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines.
• File, organize, scan, copy, and fax legal documents in an organized and timely manner.
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate.
• Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings.
• Facilitate administrative projects, meet deadlines, and provide timely reminders.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Legal Secretary

• 2+ years' experience as a paraprofessional.
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues.
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance