Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a well-established Indianapolis law firm in finding an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in the litigation practice. You will handle administrative tasks, drafting and proofreading documents, and electronic filings in various courts.

Join a fast-paced environment with opportunities to work closely with clients and legal staff, manage calendars, coordinate travel, and assist with billing and client invoices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Outlook, Excel, OneDrive and SharePoint.
• Experience with legal billing, document management, transcription, and document comparison software is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence.
• Perform electronic filings in state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Track deadlines and follow up on assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Compare and review document versions for accuracy.
• Manage client files, including opening, maintaining, and closing matters.
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing-related tasks.
• Review and finalize client invoices.
• Process attorney expense reimbursements.
• Scan, copy, and organize legal documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide backup support to other legal support staff as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Compensation: $50,000-$90,000/year, depending on experience

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings plan, and other great benefits!

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys within its litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys, clients, and legal support teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Perform electronic filings in state, federal, and appellate courts
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
• Track deadlines and follow up on assignments to ensure timely completion
• Compare and review document versions for accuracy
• Manage client files, including opening, maintaining, and closing matters
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing-related tasks
• Review and finalize client invoices
• Process attorney expense reimbursements
• Scan, copy, and organize legal documents
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
• Provide backup support to other legal support staff as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Outlook, Excel, OneDrive, and SharePoint
• Experience with legal billing, document management, transcription, and document comparison software is a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities

Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.