Legal Assistant

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support attorneys in Chester County.

The role covers calendar management, document preparation, filing, travel arrangements, and client communications, ensuring accurate and timely handling of case materials. Ideal candidates will have proven legal assistant experience, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with legal databases and document systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal assistant in a law firm setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous accuracy in legal work.
• Proficiency with legal research databases and document management systems.
• Initiative and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management and scheduling.
• Document preparation and filing.
• Travel arrangements.
• Communication with clients and other professionals.
• Drafting legal documents and researching cases.
• Assisting attorneys with depositions and trials.
• Office management to support the legal team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Legal software

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Discretion

Tools

Legal research databases

Document management systems

Case management software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Perform a variety of administrative tasks, which may include:
  • Calendar management and scheduling
  • Document preparation and filing
  • Travel arrangements
  • Communication with clients and other professionals
• Case Support: Assist attorneys with case-related tasks, such as:
  • Legal research
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Preparing for depositions and trials
• Office Management: Contribute to the overall efficiency and organization of the legal team.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: Proven experience as a legal assistant in a law firm setting.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and other professionals.
  • Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for accuracy in legal work.
  • Proficient in legal software and technology: Familiarity with legal research databases, document management systems, and other relevant software.
  • Initiative and problem-solving skills: Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other staff members.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
• Discretion and confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

If you are a highly motivated and organized individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for the legal field, this may be an excellent opportunity for you.