Legal Assistant

Description We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Portland, Maine. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is passionate about the legal industry and thrives in a collaborative, meticulous environment. The role involves providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients while managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with estate planning, estate administration, probate litigation, and trust administration tasks.

- Perform e-filing and manage court filings accurately and on time.

- Maintain and update calendars to ensure deadlines and appointments are met.

- Collaborate with attorneys and team members to ensure smooth workflow and high-quality deliverables.

- Provide exceptional client service by addressing inquiries and ensuring clear communication.

- Prepare legal documents and correspondence using advanced computer skills.

- Organize and manage case files to ensure easy accessibility and compliance.

- Support project management efforts by prioritizing tasks and adhering to timelines.

- Conduct research and gather information relevant to legal cases.

- Ensure all work is completed in a thorough and timely manner, meeting high standards of quality. Requirements - Previous experience in a full-service law firm or related legal environment is preferred.

- Familiarity with estate planning, estate administration, probate litigation, and trust administration is advantageous.

- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

- Exceptional communication skills and a detail-oriented approach.

- Interest in the legal field, with aspirations such as attending law school or becoming a paralegal, is highly valued.

- Experience with e-filing, calendar management, and court filings is a plus.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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