Legal Assistant

Description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys. This role involves preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, coordinating communications, and maintaining organized systems that ensure smooth workflow within the litigation practice. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing a diverse, high-volume workload while supporting attorneys, legal assistants, and others as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal secretarial and administrative support to assigned attorneys

• Prepare letters, memos, pleadings, and other legal documents

• File pleadings electronically or in person with the appropriate courts

• Enter and manage deadlines in the central docketing system

• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reimbursement forms

• Provide documentation to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties

• Enter conflict information and prepare supporting materials for conflict checks

• Maintain organized filing systems for attorney and client materials

• Answer and manage incoming calls for assigned attorneys

• Enter attorney time entries accurately and promptly

• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, and staff across practice areas as needed

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years of litigation experience

• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook, and related Microsoft applications

• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle a high-volume, varied workload

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing needs

• Strong judgment, professionalism, and communication skills (written and verbal)

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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