Legal Assistant

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant provides legal and administrative support to attorneys in the management and follow-up of cases. This position assists with case preparation, document management, deadlines, research, and communications, ensuring matters are handled accurately, efficiently, and confidentially.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing legal and administrative support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of assigned cases.
• Prepare, format, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, reports, and case materials.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.
• Track deadlines, hearings, filings, meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Gather and organize records, evidence, and supporting documentation for case preparation.
• Assist with basic legal and factual research and prepare summaries as requested.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments, and case-related activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, agencies, external counsel, and other parties as needed.
• Follow up on pending documentation, requests, deadlines, and case action items.
• Support attorneys in preparation for meetings, hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Perform other related legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support position.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and general legal procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal or document management systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.