Legal Administrative Assistant

$35,000 - $50,000/Yr

Martino Law Group - Melrose, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Melrose, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Administrative Assistant at Martino Law Group, LLC plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and paralegals in a busy law firm environment. This position involves preparing legal documents, managing office correspondence, and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess strong multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested.
• Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals.
• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department.
• Undertake other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently.
• Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events.
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines.

Requirements

• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products.
• Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute.
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule