We are seeking a mature, experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to our team. This role requires someone who is confident, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate has exceptional typing accuracy, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle pressure while maintaining professionalism.
This position offers a half-day schedule, making it ideal for an experienced individual seeking flexibility while remaining engaged in meaningful, challenging legal work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys.
- Perform accurate and efficient legal typing, including contracts, pleadings, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documentation.
- Conduct basic legal research and assist in preparing case summaries or reports when required.
- Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate court dates and consultations.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical).
- Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, and court officials.
- Prepare and format documentation during proceedings or client consultations—must be comfortable typing in front of others and working under observation.
- Assist with general office duties, filing, and document management.