Legal Assistant: Streamlined Support for Attorneys

Chartwell Law; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and staff. The role emphasizes calendar management, document preparation, filing with courts, and client file maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and professional communication are essential. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office, familiar with legal terminology, and capable of coordinating travel and time entry.

Qualifications

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• File legal documents with courts and administrative agencies (electronically and manually).
• Maintain and organize client files, both physical and electronic.
• Assist with time entry, billing, and expense reporting.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal staff.
• Conduct basic legal research and compile information as needed.
• Support case preparation including document production, discovery, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• File legal documents with courts and administrative agencies (electronically and manually).
• Maintain and organize client files, both physical and electronic.
• Assist with time entry, billing, and expense reporting.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal staff.
• Conduct basic legal research and compile information as needed.
• Support case preparation including document production, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communicating

Conflict Management

Professionalism

Planning & Priority Setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management software

Job description

Chartwell Law seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and staff. The role emphasizes calendar management, document preparation, filing with courts, and client file maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and professional communication are essential. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office, familiar with legal terminology, and capable of coordinating travel and time entry.