Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

A local law firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen understanding of legal procedures and documentation.

As a Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of our legal department by managing case files, preparing documents, and assisting with research and client communications.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff.

Draft, proofread, and format legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.

Manage and organize case files, both physical and electronic.

Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings.

Schedule meetings, hearings, and court dates; maintain attorney calendars.

Communicate with clients, courts, and other stakeholders as needed.

Assist in billing, timekeeping, and other office management tasks.

Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Prior experience in a legal setting (law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency) required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software (e.g., Clio, LexisNexis, or similar).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Professional demeanor and commitment to client service.

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Wages : $20-22 p / hr

About us :

Express Employment Professionals works with job seekers to help find the right job for their skills and experience. We have a variety of jobs available, including full-time, part-time, and temporary positions.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, Idaho and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.

#CIDEP

PandoLogic. Keywords : Paralegal, Location : Coeur D Alene, ID - 83816 , PL : 601019731