Legal Assistant

Description We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys. This role involves preparing legal documents, managing deadlines, coordinating communications, and maintaining organized systems that ensure smooth workflow within the litigation practice. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing a diverse, high-volume workload while supporting attorneys, legal assistants, and others as needed. Key Responsibilities: + Provide legal secretarial and administrative support to assigned attorneys + Prepare letters, memos, pleadings, and other legal documents + File pleadings electronically or in person with the appropriate courts + Enter and manage deadlines in the central docketing system + Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare expense reimbursement forms + Provide documentation to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties + Enter conflict information and prepare supporting materials for conflict checks + Maintain organized filing systems for attorney and client materials + Answer and manage incoming calls for assigned attorneys + Enter attorney time entries accurately and promptly + Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, and staff across practice areas as needed Requirements Minimum Requirements: + At least 5 years of litigation experience + Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook, and related Microsoft applications + Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading accuracy + Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively + Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle a high-volume, varied workload + Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team + Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing needs + Strong judgment, professionalism, and communication skills (written and verbal) Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .