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

　　Key responsibilities

　　Filing, word processing, and faxing

　　Retrieve and search for electronic documents from a variety of court and agency web sites

　　Administer documents for photocopying/scanning

　　Control matter management and record keeping

　　Electronically filing documents

　　Administer computer database input and retrieval

　　Assemble documents and arrange data as directed by lawyers and paralegals

　　Cross-reference copied documents with originals to ensure accuracy

　　Initiate legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed

　　Produce correspondence and memorandum Requirements - 2+ years of relevant experience

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

　　Conducting routine discovery

　　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

　　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

　　Adeptness in Draft Pleadings

　　Civil Litigation Experience experience required

　　Solid understanding of Civil Litigation

　　Foundational knowledge in e-file

　　Proficiency in Civil Litigation

　　Billing experience highly desired

　　This is an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your legal career and become part of a dynamic, growing firm. We're looking for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment. If you think that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

　　.

　　Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

　　Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

　　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.

　　© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .