Legal office assistant job description
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Example legal office assistant requirements on a job description
Legal office assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in legal office assistant job postings.
Sample legal office assistant requirements
- Associate's degree in legal studies or related field.
- Knowledge of legal processes, terminology, and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Sample required legal office assistant soft skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to new situations.
Legal office assistant job description example 1
RWJBarnabas Health legal office assistant job description
LEGAL ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
RWJBarnabas Health's Office of General Counsel has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to become a member of our growing team of legal professionals. This position is a high-profile growth opportunity with immediate responsibility.
Job Responsibilities:
Education & Qualifications:
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
RWJBarnabas Health's Office of General Counsel has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to become a member of our growing team of legal professionals. This position is a high-profile growth opportunity with immediate responsibility.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide support to attorneys and paralegals within the general counsel office.
- Draft, proofread, format and edit correspondence, memos, contracts and other legal documents under time sensitive deadlines.
- Conduct basic legal and regulatory research or analysis as directed.
- Manage and track requests and deadlines to ensure deliverables are met.
- Operate as a liaison between internal and external customers and the general counsel team.
- Create, organize, maintain and update electronic and paper files / databases.
- Schedule appointments or meetings, maintain multiple calendars, answer phones and provide general office, administrative support for the department.
- Provide support for document retention and litigation hold processes.
Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience may be substituted in leu of education.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in a large law firm with at least 5 years' supporting a partner.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with all levels of professionals, clients, and staff.
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple time sensitive items in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with iManage or similar legal document management software required.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024