Legal Assistant Ii

Overview

We’re seeking an intelligent, organized, empowered legal assistant who is a detail-oriented, self-starter. We are looking to add someone with ambition and a positive attitude to our team. If you are looking for a drama-free environment to do your best and fulfill your personal goals, and achieve work-life balance, please apply. This is an IN-PERSON position. Clear, concise, and empathetic written and verbal communication skills are essential to this position.

We are a criminal defense firm. We represent people accused of crimes. Do not apply if you do not have a personal interest in this type of law. Law students will not be considered for this position.

• Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
• Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary
• Manage assigned case files to ensure deadlines are met by other team members
• Attend weekly meetings to prioritize assignments and incorporate workflows
• Keep clients apprised of case status, court dates, and progress

• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication skills
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience in a law firm setting with at least 5 years preferred for administrative tasks
• Experience in criminal law is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines with quick turnaround times
• Experience in billing time accurately and efficiently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Patient and consistent in maintaining established standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Unhurried, methodical, and step-by-step approach to well-defined, repetitive tasks
• Ability to investigate information with empathy and a positive attitude
• Effective team player and collaborator with a cooperative approach to work

Compensation: $17 - $25 hourly