Legal Administrative Pro for Busy Litigation Team

Parker Poe; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Poe seeks a Legal Professional Assistant to support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a collaborative setting with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to meaningful client work.

The LPA handles calendar management, document preparation, billing entries, travel coordination, and client-facing duties while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in a law firm or legal department.
• Experience supporting Healthcare and Litigation practice groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; 75 WPM typing.
• Excellent written and oral communication, strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding time management; able to prioritize under pressure.
• Team player; capable of supporting multiple attorneys during shortages.
• Familiarity with federal electronic filing and legal time/billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares legal documents, pleadings, contracts and correspondence from draft or dictated text.
• Manages attorneys' calendars and assists in meeting deadlines.
• Dockets court filing deadlines and scheduling orders.
• Maintains attorneys' time entry for billing purposes.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and meeting logistics for attorneys.
• Performs clerical duties including dictation, correspondence, scanning, and mail.
• Answers a multi-line phone system and routes calls.
• Greets visitors professionally and supports client relations.
• Assists in reviewing and issuing client invoices.
• Coordinates conference room setups.
• Files documents in electronic and paper filing systems.
• Maintains and organizes client files; supports business development.
• Ensures confidentiality and adherence to firm policies.

Skills

Legal secretary

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Typing 75 WPM

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal time/billing system

Electronic/federal filing systems

Job description

Parker Poe seeks a Legal Professional Assistant to support a team of attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a collaborative setting with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to meaningful client work.

The LPA handles calendar management, document preparation, billing entries, travel coordination, and client-facing duties while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.