Description Legal Assistants support lawyers directly, and may be required to supervise other legal staff such as legal secretaries or file clerks.The ideal Legal Assistant will have sound technical and computer knowledge as well as excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.Some law firms prefer three to five years of legal experience in a law firm or other corporate legal department.

What you get to do every single day

• Draft correspondence and memorandum

• Assemble documents for photocopying/scanning

• Navigate through a variety of court and agency web sites and collect relevant content

• Be in charge of legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed

• Filing, faxing, and word processing

• Administer computer database input and retrieval

• Develop a storage system for e-documents and files

• Cross-reference copies and originals to confirm both are proper

• Matter management, record keeping, etc

• Gather documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers and paralegals Requirements - Conducting routine discovery

• Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

• Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

• Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

• Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

• Receptionist Duties experience desired

• Expertise in University Degree

• Strong familiarity with Legal Assistant

• 2+ years of relevant experience

If you're looking for an excellent opportunity, you could take the next step in your legal career as part of thie dynamic, growing firm. This position will be a great fit for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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