Job Responsibilities

Legal Assistants are legal professionals who assist lawyers in various tasks, including conducting research, drafting documents, and managing case files. They play a crucial role in ensuring that legal processes run smoothly and efficiently.

• Assist attorneys with case preparation and management for 2-5 years in a legal setting.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and administrative capabilities.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support cases.
• Manage client communications and other external communications.
• Perform case management responsibilities.
• Draft legal documents like contracts, motions and other paperwork.
• Assist with trial preparation and attend court proceedings.
• Schedule meetings and managing other administrative duties.
• Assist with timekeeping, prepare invoices, and manage client billing records.
• Submit documents to courts, manage e-filing, and perform record searches.
• Competency in key legal software like Clio, MyCase, LexisNexis, and Smokeball.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, and answer phones.
• In Litigation: Support lawyers in the preparation of lawsuits, hearings, and trials. Organize case files, gather evidence, manage e-discovery, and prepare for mediation or arbitration.
• In Corporate/Commercial Law: Manage company records, prepare for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), handle compliance, and draft corporate documents.
• In Real Estate Law: Prepare closing documents, conduct title searches, coordinate with banks, and manage contract exchanges.
• In IP Law: File trademarks and patents, maintain IP portfolios, and conduct research on IP law.
• In Family Law: Organize financial records, draft separation agreements, and coordinate with clients in sensitive matters.
• In Criminal Law: Manage case evidence, arrange witness interviews, and organize court documents.
• In Immigration Law: Prepare visa applications, work permits, and green card paperwork.
• In Probate Law: Assist with the drafting of wills, manage trust documentation, and file probate paperwork.
• In Labor Law: Review employment contracts, assist with compliance issues, and organize documentation for labor disputes.