Legal Administrative Specialist: Research & Coordination

AR Public Defender Commission; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AR Public Defender Commission in Benton seeks a Legal Support Specialist to assist our legal teams with essential administrative duties, filing, and documentation management.

You will draft and proofread legal documents, perform legal research, and coordinate communications among attorneys, clients, and court personnel, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a legal support or legal secretarial training program or experience in legal administration.
• Proficiency with legal management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and meet strict deadlines.
• Understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal research fundamentals.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive legal information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to legal teams.
• Manage case files and draft/proofread legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and coordinate communications between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Legal support training program

Legal administration experience

Tools

Legal management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

AR Public Defender Commission in Benton seeks a Legal Support Specialist to assist our legal teams with essential administrative duties, filing, and documentation management.

You will draft and proofread legal documents, perform legal research, and coordinate communications among attorneys, clients, and court personnel, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.