Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment.
• Prepare, draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and other materials.
• Perform advanced legal document formatting using Microsoft Word, including Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, cross-referencing, Track Changes, and other advanced features.
• Draft simple notices and assist with preparation of legal filings.
• Manage electronic filing of legal documents with state and federal courts, clients, witnesses, and other external parties.
• Utilize PACER and other legal technology platforms to research, access, and file court-related documents.
• Manage workflow and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines while coordinating with attorneys and other support teams.
• Create and edit presentations, spreadsheets, charts, and other materials as needed.
• Calendar critical deadlines, court dates, and other action items, ensuring accurate calculations and timely follow-up.
• Aid in client financial records, accountings, reporting requirements, Bar and Court Admissions, and attorney CLE tracking.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of legal support experience within a large law firm required.
• Defense litigation experience required.
• Experience supporting approximately 15 attorneys simultaneously or within a similar high-volume environment.
• PACER experience required.
• Experience with state and federal electronic filing systems required.
• Strong legal document formatting, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to remain poised, professional, and tactful in stressful or fast-paced situations.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Preferred

• Bankruptcy experience, particularly within a defense or litigation practice.
• Experience with advanced legal document formatting and proofreading.
• Experience with Adobe, Intapp, NetDocuments, and/or Litera.
• Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Experience mentoring or training other legal support professionals.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, graphics, charts, and document presentation.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a large, multi-office law firm environment.

Benefits

This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401(k) benefits.