Legal Assistant

Job ID#: 36868

Downtown is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative law firm environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, anticipates needs, and takes pride in producing high-quality work while supporting sophisticated legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and practice groups

• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials

• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions, and coordinate travel arrangements

• Prepare and organize case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

• Handle court filings (state and federal), including e-filing and deadline tracking

• Maintain time entries, assist with billing processes, and support expense reporting

• Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support efficient office operations

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, preferably in a law firm setting

• Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with document management systems is a plus

• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team-oriented environment

What We Offer

• A collaborative and professional work environment

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities to work on complex and engaging legal matters

• Supportive culture that values initiative, reliability, and excellence

Opportunities to work on complex and engaging legal matters

• Supportive culture that values initiative, reliability, and excellence

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