Legal Practice Assistant
On-siteRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Manage attorney calendars, docket deadlines, and maintain organized physical and digital case files while communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. Process conflict checks, expense reports, and preliminary document reviews, then draft, proofread correspondence, and e-file pleadings. Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information. Requires five years of legal secretarial work, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, and experience with PACER and CM/ECF. This in-office role supports attorneys in restructuring, corporate, and tax practice groups, with occasional remote work and extended hours possible.
Required Qualifications
- Self-starter with great work ethic, eager to learn
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Positive team contributor
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Adobe
- Adept with PACER and CM/ECF
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of legal secretarial work
- Solid references
- Ability to work extended hours on occasion when necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with iManage, Westlaw, and Harvey a plus
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