Legal Assistant

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Access to basic temporary employee benefits

Opportunity for additional experience

Job summary

A reputable legal staffing agency is seeking a temporary Legal Assistant in Charlotte, NC for a 1–2 month project. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of law firm experience and strong organizational skills, providing support to attorneys with administrative tasks, document preparation, and deadline management. The role offers flexibility and the chance for valuable experience in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a law firm setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Transactional and/or real estate experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with file management, document organization, and record keeping.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and deadlines.
• Handle general administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide temporary coverage for a short-term project lasting approximately 1–2 months. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with 1–2 years of law firm experience who is comfortable jumping in and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal staff
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with file management, document organization, and record keeping
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and deadlines
• Handle general administrative tasks as needed to support the team

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a law firm setting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Transactional and/or real estate experience is a huge plus
• Access to basic temporary employee benefits
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to gain experience with a reputable law firm

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking short-term work, additional experience, or flexibility while supporting a professional legal team.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.

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