Legal Assistant

Temporary Legal Assistant – Portland, ME. Immediate start; 2–3 week assignment.

Pay

$24.00–$28.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the assigned practice group.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and other administrative needs.
• Assist with electronic and physical file management.
• Coordinate communications with attorneys, clients, courts, and other parties.
• Enter and maintain information in firm systems and databases.
• Provide additional administrative and legal support as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar legal support professional.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong proofreading and document preparation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal technology.
• Ability to quickly learn established processes and work independently.
• Professional communication skills and a team‑oriented approach.