Location: Morgantown, WV
Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a local law firm to recruit a highly organized and detail-oriented professional for Legal administrative and support positions.
This opportunity is a great fit for an experienced Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal. The firm is open to candidates with strong administrative backgrounds as well as those with paralegal-level skills and experience.
What You'll Do
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal staff
- Prepare, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and legal documents
- Review documents and information and prepare clear, concise summaries
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files
- Assist with scheduling, correspondence, document management, and other office functions
- Conduct basic research and gather information as needed
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and other parties
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
What We're Looking For
- Strong administrative and organizational experience
- Exceptional written communication skills, including grammar, spelling, proofreading, and editing
- Ability to read complex or detailed information, identify key points, and communicate them clearly in writing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications
- Professional communication skills and a high level of discretion
- Previous law firm or legal office experience is a plus, but not required
Paralegal-Level Candidates Encouraged to Apply
Candidates with experience in paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, litigation support, document review, legal research, or case management are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates with strong writing and analytical backgrounds—including paralegals, legal assistants, English/communications graduates, or experienced administrative professionals—are encouraged to apply.
A degree or education in paralegal studies, English, communications, or a related field is also a plus.
Pay will be based on experience, qualifications, and level of position.
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
