We are looking for legal assistants for a longterm temp assignment (At least all summer) In this role you will be responsible for assisting the legal team with administrative tasks and caserelated details to help keep their cases organized and progressing. Duties will include
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
- Assist lawyers in preparing for trials hearings and meetings
- Draft legal documents such as contracts affidavits and pleadings
- Maintain and organize legal files and case documents
- Review legal documents to ensure they are accurate and complete
- Communicate with clients to schedule meetings and gather information
- File court documents electronically or in person as needed
- Prepare and send correspondence including letters emails and legal notices
- Handle incoming and outgoing calls taking detailed messages when necessary
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Legal Assistant Legal Secretary or similar role
- Familiarity with legal procedures protocols and court system
- Working knowledge of legal research techniques and databases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal software
- Paralegal certification or law degree is a plus
- Must be able to pass a drug and background screening
Proven work experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar role Familiarity with legal procedures, protocols, and court system Working knowledge of legal research techniques and databases Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks Proficiency in MS Office and legal software Paralegal certification or law degree is a plus Must be able to pass a drug and background screening