Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Transcribe dictation and provide overflow typing support
• Draft standard correspondence and memoranda
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and appointments
• Open and maintain client files; conduct conflict checks
• Perform court filings, including electronic filings
• Screen phone calls and communicate with clients as needed
• Process billing and distribute invoices
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 2+ years experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Ability to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook required; PowerPoint preferred)
• Experience with legal or document management software preferred
• Strong typing and dictation transcription skills
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including e-filing
• Preferred experience in:
  • Litigation
  • Probate
  • Employment Law
  • Immigration
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and shift tasks quickly
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
• Bilingual/multilingual skills a plus