Legal Administrative Assistant

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal and financial documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities :

• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
• Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
• Coordinate financial data for clients - MUST know basic bookkeeping Qualifications :
• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products Compensation : $22 - $27 hourly
• Coordinate financial data for clients - MUST know basic bookkeeping