Legal Administrative Assistant

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Litigation Practice. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

The Legal Administrative Assistant handles both traditional secretarial tasks and tasks specific to the legal field. On an average day, this role will range from answering phones and sending emails, managing projects, to preparing subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents including, but not limited to, routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, interrogatories, subpoenas, and summonses.
• Coordinate appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
• Transcribe and proofread legal documents.
• Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines.
• File, organize, scan, copy, and fax legal documents in an organized and timely manner.
• Answer phone calls, take notes / messages, and redirect calls when appropriate.
• Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings.
• Facilitate administrative projects, meeting deadlines, and provide timely reminders.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Legal Secretary

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative and Legal

Industries

Law Practice

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance

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