$35,000 to $50,000 Annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
Why Work Here?
“New law firm with great opportunity to help build something great”
We are looking to hire an experienced Legal Assistant to join our existing and growing team at Russell & Russell.
Responsibilities for Legal Assistant
- Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and travel
- Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
Qualifications for Legal Assistant
- High school diploma required
- Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent work experience)
- 1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook required
- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
