Legal Administrative Assistant
Core
Provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys and legal teams, ensuring smooth operation of firm functions and managing workflow for associates and partners.
Role type
Senior Legal Administrative Assistant
Builds
Administrative workflows, legal documents, billing packages, and organized filing systems for law firm attorneys
Domain
Legal services / Law firm administration
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Legal terminology familiarity, Microsoft Office proficiency, legal software knowledge (iManage, Aderant, DocXTools, Innova), workflow management, billing process oversight, document drafting and proofreading, time entry and expense reimbursement management, virtual collaboration tool usage (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), high-level organization, multitasking, attention to detail, problem-solving, adaptability to AI-powered tools
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in legal studies or business administration, prior experience supervising Legal Support Assistants (LSAs), experience with application upgrades
Technologies
Microsoft Office, iManage, Aderant, DocXTools, Innova, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
Responsibilities
Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and communications; oversee maintenance of electronic and paper filing systems; organize and monitor assignments within firm workflow tools; oversee billing matters including approval forms and prebill processing; provide mentorship and guidance to Legal Support Assistants; serve as a trusted advisor handling confidential matters
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC