Legal Support Specialist

AR Public Defender Commission; Benton (AR); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AR Public Defender Commission in Benton seeks a Legal Support Specialist to assist our legal teams with essential administrative duties, filing, and documentation management.

You will draft and proofread legal documents, perform legal research, and coordinate communications among attorneys, clients, and court personnel, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Completion of a legal support or legal secretarial training program or experience in legal administration.
• Proficiency with legal management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and meet strict deadlines.
• Understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal research fundamentals.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive legal information.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative and clerical support to legal teams.
• Manage case files and draft/proofread legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and coordinate communications between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Conocimientos

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Educación

Legal support training program

Legal administration experience

Herramientas

Legal management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Descripción del empleo

The Legal Support Specialist provides administrative and clerical support to legal teams at the Arkansas Public Defender Commission in Benton. The role involves managing case files, drafting and proofreading legal documents, conducting legal research, and coordinating communications between attorneys, clients, and court personnel. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.

Key qualifications:

• Completion of a legal support or legal secretarial training program or experience in legal administration
• Proficiency with legal management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and meet strict deadlines
• Understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal research fundamentals
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive legal information