Legal Administrative Assistant I: Criminal Law

Wadleigh Starr & Peters PLLC

Legal Administrative Assistant for Criminal Law

Full Time

Hybrid – After 6-12 months- In Office (4) Days/ (1) Work from Home

Summary:

Responsible for supporting two to three criminal attorneys on daily tasks, client communication, calendaring, billing and other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

The expected everyday job responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

· Organization of paper files and client documents through use of a document management system.

· Conduct conflict checks and enter new matters in the LEAP system.

· Entering attorney time into LEAP system for monthly billing.

· Calendaring and staying on top of all deadlines through use of Microsoft 365.

· Scheduling depositions, site inspections, hearings, closings, and meetings for lawyers and other legal staff.

• Preparing pleadings, legal documents, and notices, and updating transactional documents with the most recently negotiated language.
• Assisting attorney in collecting and organizing legal and factual documents.
• Ability to transcribe dictation notes into formal documents.
• Communicating with opposing counsel and other parties, clients, judicial administrative staff, and vendors.
• Transmitting emails and correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials by electronic filing, mail, messenger, or fax in limited circumstances.
• Completing administrative forms, such as continuing legal education and billable time for client files.

Qualifications:

· 2-3 years legal administration experience in Criminal Law

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision.

· Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to organize and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively.

· Highest standard of professionalism and integrity.

· Strong technical capability and intermediate skills in using MS Office Tools

Education and other designations

· Requires 2-3 years’ law firm experience.

Pay

• Based on Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Administration: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person