Legal Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented legal professional to support our legal team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong foundation in legal procedures, exceptional organizational abilities, and the capacity to handle sensitive and confidential matters with the utmost discretion and professionalism. The ideal candidate will bring a thorough understanding of both civil and criminal procedure, outstanding communication skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality legal work across a broad range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and prepare legal documents, correspondence, forms, and reports with accuracy and attention to detail

• Conduct legal research and perform citation checking to support attorneys and legal staff

• Organize and maintain databases, files, and legal publications to ensure efficient retrieval and record-keeping

• Track and manage communications with internal and external contacts in a timely and professional manner

• Participate in the discovery process, including preparing and responding to discovery demands and assisting in the review of requested documents

• Prepare and file legal documents in accordance with civil and criminal procedure, including pleadings, responses, and motions

• Handle confidential information with tact, sound judgment, and strict adherence to privacy standards

• Proofread all legal documents for spelling, punctuation, grammar, and legal terminology accuracy

• Support the legal department with administrative and operational tasks as needed

Skills

• Proficiency in legal terminology and familiarity with legal department operations and practices

• Strong knowledge of civil and criminal procedure and court filing requirements

• Familiarity with the discovery process, including demands, responses, and document review

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Superior spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and grammatical abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally at all levels

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• High level of discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Experience

• Prior experience in a legal environment, law firm, or corporate legal department strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence

• Experience with legal research tools and citation verification processes

• Background in managing legal databases, filing systems, and document management

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program is a plus

The closing date for applications for this job posting is 11/8/2026.

Should you require any accommodations in responding to this job posting or at any stage during the application process, kindly e-mail : xcelenergyprogramoffice@magnitglobal.com