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Job Description: Legal Assistant
Position Overview:
A Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting lawyers and other legal professionals in their day-to-day operations. They provide administrative and clerical assistance, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and assist in case management. Legal assistants work in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and other legal settings.
Responsibilities:
• Perform general administrative tasks such as managing phone calls, scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, and maintaining calendars.
• Prepare and maintain legal documents, including correspondence, memos, and reports.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, emails, and faxes.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files, ensuring proper documentation
• Conduct legal research using various resources such as online databases, legal publications, and library materials.
• Gather and compile relevant legal statutes, regulations, case law, and other supporting documentation.
• Analyze and summarize legal information to assist attorneys in case preparation and decision-making.
• Prepare and update legal research reports, briefs, and summaries as required.
• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, and affidavits.
• Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to legal requirements.
• Format and organize legal documents according to established guidelines and standards.
• Assist in the organization and management of case files, including indexing, tracking deadlines, and maintaining case calendars.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal proceedings.
• Assist in the preparation of trial materials, exhibits, and other courtroom presentations.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders on behalf of attorneys.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals to provide comprehensive support on legal matters.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made.
• Foster positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant work experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in using office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools).
• Familiarity with legal software and case management systems (an advantage).
• Knowledge of ethical and professional standards in the legal field.
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AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
Company DescriptionPosition Overview:
A Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting lawyers and other legal professionals in their day-to-day operations. They provide administrative and clerical assistance, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and assist in case management. Legal assistants work in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and other legal settings.
Responsibilities:
• Perform general administrative tasks such as managing phone calls, scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, and maintaining calendars.
• Prepare and maintain legal documents, including correspondence, memos, and reports.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, emails, and faxes.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files, ensuring proper documentation
• Conduct legal research using various resources such as online databases, legal publications, and library materials.
• Gather and compile relevant legal statutes, regulations, case law, and other supporting documentation.
• Analyze and summarize legal information to assist attorneys in case preparation and decision-making.
• Prepare and update legal research reports, briefs, and summaries as required.
• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, and affidavits.
• Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to legal requirements.
• Format and organize legal documents according to established guidelines and standards.
• Assist in the organization and management of case files, including indexing, tracking deadlines, and maintaining case calendars.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal proceedings.
• Assist in the preparation of trial materials, exhibits, and other courtroom presentations.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders on behalf of attorneys.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals to provide comprehensive support on legal matters.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and other legal proceedings, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made.
• Foster positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant work experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in using office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools).
• Familiarity with legal software and case management systems (an advantage).
• Knowledge of ethical and professional standards in the legal field.
#1070
AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to building an organization that is committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.
Mrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees. The largest woman-minority-owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.
Mrs. Howroyd was selected by former President Barack Obama to serve as a White House appointee and continues to serve under the current administration as an Ambassador of Energy. Mrs. Howroyd gives generously through funding and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for women and minorities.
Mrs. Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with outstanding talent. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions. She is a sought–after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields. Her book, The Art of Work: How to Make Work, Work for You, is available on Amazon.com.
Mrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 33 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees. The largest woman-minority-owned workforce management company founded in the US, ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.
Mrs. Howroyd was selected by former President Barack Obama to serve as a White House appointee and continues to serve under the current administration as an Ambassador of Energy. Mrs. Howroyd gives generously through funding and advocacy for STEM education, particularly for women and minorities.
Mrs. Howroyd leads her teams to build business success based on the ability to connect great companies with outstanding talent. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives have earned her many professional and philanthropic recognitions. She is a sought–after speaker and media subject matter expert in her fields. Her book, The Art of Work: How to Make Work, Work for You, is available on Amazon.com.
