Legal Administrative Assistant

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!Compensation:

$30,000 - $40,000+ based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
• Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department
• Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications:

• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an Administrative Assistant or secretary
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM

About Company

Outside Chief Legal LLC (OCL) is the newest brand of partner operative. OCL provides preventive, solution-oriented legal services combined with business acumen aimed to support overall strategies and missions for companies not having legal counsel in either a General Counsel (GC) or Chief Legal Officer (CLO) format. These growing organizations are typically family-run, limited liability companies, and smaller organizations that also seek c-suite legal protection combined with creative and pragmatic solutions to bottom-line challenges and the opportunities they may create. OCL also provides outside counsel, expertise, and support to in-house counsel and legal departments. We serve as strategic business partners merging legal and business strategies to offer innovative business solutions with the best interests of the business and its owners always our objective.