Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to support a diverse range of legal practices, including real estate, commercial, criminal defense, personal injury and more. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, extensive paralegal experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional legal administrative support. Join us to contribute to impactful legal work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will make a meaningful difference. On-site to start with potential for hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support across multiple practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, litigation, and tribal law.
• Conduct thorough legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to assist attorneys with case preparation and strategy.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including contracts, pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Manage case files and document management systems like Smokeball and OneDrive to ensure accurate and efficient organization of case materials.
• Assist with client interviews and gather relevant information for case development while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Support project management efforts by coordinating deadlines, tracking case progress, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Perform data entry, filing, and document review while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced law office setting.
• Utilize legal software such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and document management systems to streamline research and case handling processes.
• Provide executive administrative support including scheduling appointments, managing communications via phone etiquette, and organizing meetings or hearings.

Qualifications

• Proven paralegal experience with a strong background in multiple practice areas such as real estate, litigation, personal injury, family law, business law.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis; experience with Smokeball is highly desirable.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents; strong proofreading and transcription abilities.
• Familiarity with document review processes and case management systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Experience supporting attorneys with project management tasks such as tracking deadlines and coordinating case workflows.
• Strong clerical skills including data entry, filing systems management, phone etiquette, and administrative support functions.
• Ability to conduct interviews effectively while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality across diverse client interactions.
• Knowledge of various practice areas is a plus. Join our team to leverage your paralegal expertise in a vibrant environment that values precision, initiative, and professional growth!

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking