Part-Time Legal Administrative Assistant

WizeHire, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Office of Mark Nicholson is seeking an organized Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary to support our attorneys and legal team. This role requires attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication in a fast-paced law office.

You will handle document preparation, scheduling, client correspondence, and file management while upholding confidentiality and professionalism for clients facing stressful matters. Experience in law office is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Own assignments and see them through to completion.
• Double-check work before submission.
• Inform attorneys to avoid missed deadlines or issues.
• Treat every client with dignity and respect.
• Shift priorities when urgent legal matters arise.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Contribute to a small, mission-driven firm where your work matters.

Job description

The Law Office of Mark Nicholson is seeking an organized, dependable, and professional Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary to support our attorneys and legal team. This position is ideal for someone who communicates well, pays close attention to detail, and can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced law office.

Our firm represents clients in criminal defense, civil rights, personal injury, and post-conviction matters. Because clients often face stressful, life-changing situations, the successful candidate must be patient, compassionate, discreet, and committed to providing excellent client service.

The Right Person for This Position

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Take ownership of assignments and follow them through to completion

• Double-check your work before submitting it

• Keep attorneys informed rather than allowing deadlines or problems to go unnoticed

• Treat every client with dignity and respect

• Can shift priorities when an urgent legal matter arises

• Understand that confidentiality and professionalism are essential

• Want to contribute to a small, mission-driven law firm where your work matters