LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - Spherion

Spherion is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys with various legal tasks, ensuring that all documentation and case management processes run smoothly. This position requires outstanding organizational skills, an understanding of legal terminology, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

8:30 - 5:00 M-Thur. & 8:30 to 12:00 on Fridays

Houlry Pay Rate:$17.00

Dress is business casual

Responsibilities:

Answer incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner, directing calls to the appropriate parties

Assist in legal case management by organizing and maintaining case files, documents, and evidence.

Support attorneys in preparing for litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.

Conduct document review to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.

Transcribe legal documents and correspondence as needed.

Provide executive administrative support by managing schedules, appointments, and communications for attorneys.

Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate records within the firm?s database.

Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information for cases and maintain effective communication throughout the process.

Greet visitors and clients, providing a positive first impression

Maintain office supply inventory and reorder materials as needed

Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages

Prepare outgoing mail, courier, and express shipments

Coordinate schedules and make travel arrangements for attorneys as requested

Type and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and other materials

Copy, scan, fax, and file documents as assigned

Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:

Litigation knowledge

Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Education:

No Degree Required

Experience:

0-1 years

Qualifications:

Proficiency in legal administrative tasks with a excellent understanding of legal terminology and procedures. Litigation experience preferred.

Experience in writing clear and concise legal documents is essential.

Ability to effectively transcribe audio recordings or handwritten notes into legible documents.

Outstanding clerical skills with attention to detail for accurate data entry and document management.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Above average communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.

Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Apply online with your current resume that highlights your relevant skills today!

Resume required.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Answer incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner, directing calls to the appropriate partiesAssist in legal case management by organizing and maintaining case files, documents, and evidence.Support attorneys in preparing for litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.Conduct document review to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.Transcribe legal documents and correspondence as needed.Provide executive administrative support by managing schedules, appointments, and communications for attorneys.Perform data entry tasks to maintain accurate records within the firm?s database.Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information for cases and maintain effective communication throughout the process.Greet visitors and clients, providing a positive first impressionMaintain office supply inventory and reorder materials as neededReceive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packagesPrepare outgoing mail, courier, and express shipmentsCoordinate schedules and make travel arrangements for attorneys as requestedType and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and other materialsCopy, scan, fax, and file documents as assignedAssist with special projects and other duties as assigned

experience

0-1 years

skills

Litigation knowledgeFlexibility, adaptability, and a positive, can-do attitude.

qualifications

Proficiency in legal administrative tasks with a excellent understanding of legal terminology and procedures. Litigation experience preferred.Experience in writing clear and concise legal documents is essential.Ability to effectively transcribe audio recordings or handwritten notes into legible documents.Outstanding clerical skills with attention to detail for accurate data entry and document management.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.Above average communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive, can-do attitude.

education

No Degree Required