Legal Assistant

Key Responsibilities: Legal Documentation: Draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence. Filing & E-Filing: Prepare and electronically file (e-file) legal documents with state and federal courts. Calendar Management: Maintain attorneys' calendars, track court deadlines, schedule depositions, client meetings, and hearings. Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, handling incoming calls, taking detailed messages, and routing inquiries appropriately. Case Management: Organize and maintain physical and digital client files, ensuring indexing and archiving comply with firm policies. Administrative Support: Manage incoming mail, process expense reports, log billable time, and assist with billing/invoicing processes. Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or similar role in a law firm. Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal practice management software (e.g., Clio, Smokeball, Filevine). Experience with court e-filing systems is highly preferred. Knowledge Base: Solid understanding of legal terminology, court rules, procedures, and documentation protocols. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on professional phone etiquette.

Organization: Superior time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines and maintain absolute confidentiality.