Remote Legal Assistant: General Liability Defense

Chartwell Law; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybride; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chartwell Law is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to attorneys. Responsibilities include preparing, formatting, and proofreading documents, managing calendars, arranging travel, and filing with courts.

You will organize client files and assist with time entries and billing in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a legal assistant or administrative support role preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and court systems.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Document preparation

Calendars management

Communication

Time management

Discretion/Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Formation

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal practice management software

Description du poste

Chartwell Law is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to attorneys. Responsibilities include preparing, formatting, and proofreading documents, managing calendars, arranging travel, and filing with courts.

You will organize client files and assist with time entries and billing in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and discretion are essential.