What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
Legal Assistants provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced
federal criminal defense practice.
Responsibilities Include
Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and electronically filing motions, briefs, and other court documents;
Maintaining and organizing case files;
Calendaring court dates and deadlines;
Monitoring case status to ensure timely action;
Coordinating with courts, clients, and outside agencies;
Managing records and correspondence;
Answering office phones;
Communicating with clients and their family members;
Supporting training activities and office events; and
Assisting attorneys in the day-to-day management of active cases.
Legal Assistants play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of case workflows and the timely handling of
sensitive legal materials. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability
to manage competing priorities under deadline pressure.
This is an in-person position. After three months of employment, team members may be permitted to work remotely
one day per week with supervisory approval.
This position occasionally requires lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Legal Assistants provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced
federal criminal defense practice.
Responsibilities Include
Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and electronically filing motions, briefs, and other court documents;
Maintaining and organizing case files;
Calendaring court dates and deadlines;
Monitoring case status to ensure timely action;
Coordinating with courts, clients, and outside agencies;
Managing records and correspondence;
Answering office phones;
Communicating with clients and their family members;
Supporting training activities and office events; and
Assisting attorneys in the day-to-day management of active cases.
Legal Assistants play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of case workflows and the timely handling of
sensitive legal materials. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability
to manage competing priorities under deadline pressure.
This is an in-person position. After three months of employment, team members may be permitted to work remotely
one day per week with supervisory approval.
This position occasionally requires lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply.