Legal Assistant

About the Role

A Legal Assistant will perform administrative functions for the Law Department, focusing on tax collection litigation preparation and judgment enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Draft relevant legal pleadings including complaints, motions, and writs
• Prepare and manage case files
• Answer phone calls and respond to email correspondence within a timely manner
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of relevant law and internal processes
• Maintain attorney calendars
• File pleadings electronically as needed
• Provide administrative support to attorneys
• Maintain organized legal workflows
• Ensure timely court filings
• Streamline day-to-day law firm operations

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate degree or Paralegal/Legal Secretarial Certificate preferred
• 1 - 5 years of administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and e-filing portals
• Deep familiarity with legal terminology
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strict confidentiality practices

Schedule

Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule following successful training.