Legal Assistant

The Forum Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the law practice sector is hiring a legal assistant who will perform legal research, prepare documents, and provide critical support to lawyers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in law or paralegal certification and at least two years of experience in legal environments. The role demands strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Two years of legal research experience required.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent information.
• Compile, proofread and edit legal documents.
• Assist with case preparation and manage workflow.

Skills

Research

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis-Nexis

PACER

Westlaw

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

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We are looking to hire a legal assistant with superb research and administrative skills. Legal assistants are expected to work well under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

To ensure success, legal assistants should be proficient at multi-tasking, intuitive and excellent communicators with a keen interest in providing accurate and insightful support to lawyers and legal teams. Top candidates will be experts in key legal concepts with fantastic organizational skills, great IT skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in legal documents.
• Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.
• Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications.
• Assist with case preparation including opening and closing arguments, and aiding in court motions or pleadings.
• Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of caseloads.
• Analyze and summarize documents.
• Assist with the administration and management of workflow.
• Locate and interview witnesses.
• General administrative duties ie. answering correspondence and taking telephone calls.
• Bachelors degree in law or paralegal certification or similar (essential).
• Two years of legal research experience.
• Two years of experience in drafting legal and business documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Lexis-Nexis, PACER, Westlaw and other legal research sites.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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