Legal Assistant: Precise Doc & Calendar Support

W3Global; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Partners and Associates. You will draft documents, file and serve pleadings, manage discovery, and calendar deadlines while coordinating with paralegals.

You will prepare for meetings, depositions, trials, and hearings; organize case files and maintain client documents in iManage and other legal software; ensure timely communications with clients and court personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; prior legal secretarial procedures preferred.
• Experience with document and/or case management system.
• Legal assistant experience; medical malpractice defense a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with attorneys, staff, clients, and courts in a professional manner.
• Review, respond, and file documents into electronic case files.
• Check and respond to emails to keep attorneys informed of tasks and deadlines.
• Route incoming mail to appropriate people and maintain filing.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and reports in advance of deadlines.
• Proofread and prepare correspondence and memos for clients.
• File pleadings with the Court and serve attorneys by email and/or mail.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, meetings, and court-related events.
• Support paralegals and attorneys with various tasks as needed.
• Oversee overflow duties and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal terminology

Communication skills

Time management

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

iManage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

W3Global in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Partners and Associates. You will draft documents, file and serve pleadings, manage discovery, and calendar deadlines while coordinating with paralegals.

You will prepare for meetings, depositions, trials, and hearings; organize case files and maintain client documents in iManage and other legal software; ensure timely communications with clients and court personnel.