Legal Assistant

BMA Group Global; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BMA Group Global in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seeks a diligent Legal Assistant to support attorneys throughout the lifecycle of cases, from document preparation to research and filing.

You will manage case files, track deadlines, coordinate meetings, and draft summaries while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication with clients, courts, agencies, and external counsel. This role requires strong organization and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support position.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and general legal procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal or document management systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal and administrative support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of assigned cases.
• Prepare, format, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, reports, and case materials.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.
• Track deadlines, hearings, filings, meetings, and other case‑related activities.
• Gather and organize records, evidence, and supporting documentation for case preparation.
• Assist with basic legal and factual research and prepare summaries as requested.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments, and case-related activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, agencies, external counsel, and other parties as needed.
• Follow up on pending documentation, requests, deadlines, and case action items.
• Support attorneys in preparation for meetings, hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Perform other related legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal support

Case management

Attention to detail

Communication

Research

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

The Legal Assistant provides legal and administrative support to attorneys in the management and follow‑up of cases. This position assists with case preparation, document management, deadlines, research, and communications, ensuring matters are handled accurately, efficiently, and confidentially.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal and administrative support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of assigned cases.
• Prepare, format, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, reports, and case materials.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.
• Track deadlines, hearings, filings, meetings, and other case‑related activities.
• Gather and organize records, evidence, and supporting documentation for case preparation.
• Assist with basic legal and factual research and prepare summaries as requested.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments, and case-related activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, agencies, external counsel, and other parties as needed.
• Follow up on pending documentation, requests, deadlines, and case action items.
• Support attorneys in preparation for meetings, hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Perform other related legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support position.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and general legal procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal or document management systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.