Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs

As the Legal Administrative Assistant with this firm, you will be exposed to a dynamic practice area and will support a busy team of attorneys. The firm is interested in meeting enthusiastic, hardworking candidates who are interested in the legal industry. The team needs to be able to trust this candidate to manage important projects with many competing deadlines. From observing well known litigators in action to managing client/attorney relationships, every day will be different. If you’re ready to get your foot in the door and make connections with a well-known local law firm, submit your resume for immediate consideration.

About the Job:

• Organize meetings, events and conferences from document preparation and compiling to catering food/beverage needs and external vendor communication.
• Assist with legal research, fact gathering, and maintaining files.
• Draft, prepare, and edit legal documents, reports, memoranda, and correspondence for litigation.
• Provide quality customer service through inbound and outbound calls, emails and various methods of communication.
• Work closely with different attorney(s) to support specific projects. Familiarize yourself with current cases and anticipate next steps when preparing for court.
• Manage a complex schedule and follow-up with attorneys regarding upcoming case deadlines.
• Support counsel as needed with client-facing responsibilities and business development tasks.
• Prepare and process expense reports and client billing.

About the Culture:

• Small but mighty team with laser focus on family law.
• Leadership that invests in its employees.

About You:

• Detailed. You know how critical quality work is to a legal case.
• Curious. Your interest in the legal field helps you provide superior support to the team.
• Legal experience. You have prior experience supporting attorneys.
• Service oriented. You always put the client first and deliver top service.
• Adaptable. You can adjust your work style to fit the needs of busy attorneys.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essential to Hawthorne Lane's success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.