Job description.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our legal team across a variety of practice areas, including municipal law, estate planning, litigation, and more. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting and administrative skills to assist attorneys in managing cases efficiently. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a small, fast paced law office environment.
Duties
- Manage case files and document review processes utilizing document management systems like Clio and SharePoint.
- Draft legal documents such as agreements, easements, deeds, leases, pleadings, motions, and correspondence with precision and adherence to legal standards.
- Assist with client interviews and maintain effective communication through phone etiquette and organizational skills.
- Support litigation activities including filing court documents, tracking deadlines, recording documents, and preparing case summaries.
- Organize and maintain legal case management databases to ensure accurate data entry and document management.
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, proofreading documents, transcription, and filing.
- Draft documents in specialized areas such as municipal law, land use and land development law, employment law, and others as needed.
- Provide executive administrative support to attorneys by handling correspondence and managing project timelines.
- Assist with project management tasks related to ongoing legal matters across multiple practice areas.
Qualifications
- Legal experience or equivalent administrative experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of various practice areas including municipal law, land use, land development, estate planning, litigation, employment law, and others as needed.
- Experience with case management software including Clio and SharePoint is preferred.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and accurate legal documents.
- Strong proofreading and transcription skills to ensure document accuracy.
- Organizational skills capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Effective interviewing skills for client interactions.
- Ability to handle data entry accurately and manage document review processes efficiently.
- Professional demeanor with excellent phone etiquette and communication skills. This position is ideal for candidates eager to develop their legal career within a supportive environment that values meticulous work ethic and continuous learning.
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
