Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview

A prestigious law firm in downtown Raleigh is seeking a mid-level Legal Administrative Assistant with 3+ years of law firm experience to support its Real Estate Development, Land Use & Condemnation, and Business Litigation practice groups. This is a full-time, fully on-site position with a temp-to-hire structure. Candidates will undergo a full interview process prior to assignment selection.

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals across multiple practice areas
• Manage legal team calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate with opposing counsel
• Draft and process legal correspondence, pleadings, notices, and motions
• Organize and maintain legal files and trial binders
• Assist with billing, mailings, and document preparation
• Conduct legal research and verify information for case documentation
• Support onboarding and training of new team members

• Minimum 3 years of law firm experience
• Background in Real Estate Development, Land Use, and/or Business Litigation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Skilled in proofreading and formatting legal documents
• Ability to follow instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule)

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience required

$55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Patrick Thompson

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Legal Services and Law Practice

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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