Purpose of the Position:
The Legal Assistant provides essential administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and office staff within a legal environment. This role is responsible for assisting with legal documentation, trial preparation, case file management, and client or witness communication to ensure efficient and accurate legal operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and files. Input data into the Case Management System (CMS) and produce merged legal documents.
- Transcribe legal notes, maintain attorney calendars, and schedule meetings or court appearances.
- Create, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files.
- Contact and coordinate with witnesses, clients, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Provide professional customer service and respond to inquiries.
- Perform general office duties, including filing (including e-filing), document scanning, and clerical support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience in a related legal, administrative, or clerical field.
Hours: Full Time 8-5p Monday- Friday
Salary: $33,837- $48,640
Benefits: Retirement, Vision, Dental, Health, PTO