Legal Assistant

Manufacturing; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff with administrative and legal tasks. The role offers exposure to both office operations and legal work.

Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting clients, scheduling, drafting documents, and legal research. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with paralegal experience as a plus.

Qualifications

• Front desk or reception experience required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Paralegal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Answer phones, greet clients, and direct inquiries.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars.
• Prepare and organize legal documents and files.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research.
• Assist with case preparation.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses.
• Manage office workflow and tasks.

Skills

Front desk/reception experience

Organizational & time management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Multitasking & prioritization

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Paralegal experience (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to join our team. This role provides essential support to attorneys and legal staff, with opportunities to utilize both administrative and legal skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Answering phones, greeting clients, and directing inquiries.
• Scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
• Preparing and organizing legal documents and files.
• Drafting and proofreading correspondence and legal documents.
• Conducting legal research.
• Assisting with case preparation.
• Communicating with clients and witnesses.
• Managing office workflow and tasks.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Previous front desk or reception experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Previous paralegal experience a plus.

Schedule:

• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay:

• $20.00/hr (for previous front desk or reception experience)
• $24.00/hr (for previous paralegal experience)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.