What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at LanceSoft, Inc.?
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support administrative hearing processes and provide critical assistance to Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). This role is responsible for reviewing appeals, preparing case documentation, coordinating hearings, and ensuring compliance with legal procedures and deadlines. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and verify incoming appeals for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
- Retrieve and organize relevant exhibits and documentation for hearings
- Prepare comprehensive hearing packets for use by Administrative Law Judges
- Maintain and update case documentation in designated systems and repositories
- Assist with legal research and analysis of case files and appeal issues
- Schedule hearings and coordinate logistics for multiple parties
- Upload legal decisions and case dispositions for processing
- Identify and resolve discrepancies, missing documents, and case-related issues
- Process requests such as postponements, withdrawals, and other case updates
- Provide customer support for inquiries related to hearings and case status
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal procedures, policies, and deadlines
Required Skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage confidential documents (both paper and electronic)
- Ability to analyze complex information and identify legal or procedural issues
- Excellent attention to detail with high accuracy in repetitive tasks
- Strong multitasking and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with computer systems and multiple applications simultaneously
- Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience in a legal or administrative support role
- Familiarity with case management systems and legal documentation processes
- Knowledge of administrative procedures or legal frameworks