Legal Assistant

BMA Group Global; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BMA Group Global is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide legal and administrative support to attorneys in managing and following up on cases. The role involves case preparation, document management, deadlines, research, and communications, ensuring matters are handled accurately and confidentially.

You will maintain organized case files, track hearings and filings, prepare summaries, coordinate calendars, and communicate with clients, courts, and external counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal and administrative support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of cases.
• Prepare, format, review, and organize legal documents and case materials.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical case files.
• Track deadlines, hearings, filings, meetings, and other case activities.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and case-related activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and external counsel.

Skills

Legal document management

Time management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Legal document 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.