Legal Assistant
Position Summary:
Join a dynamic legal team where your contributions truly matter. As a Legal Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting attorneys by delivering high-quality administrative and secretarial assistance. This position involves a mix of specialized tasks and collaborative efforts across our local office and other Bradley locations. You’ll primarily support a group of attorneys while also providing backup assistance as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver exceptional service to both internal and external clients
Draft routine correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents such as contracts, agreements, amendments, and other transactional materials
File documents accurately—both electronically and in hard copy—ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements
Proactively anticipate attorney needs to enhance efficiency (e.g., drafting correspondence and transactional documents in advance)
Proofread all documents meticulously for accuracy and completeness before distribution or filing
Prepare and submit client intake forms with precision
Organize and maintain files and records for transactional matters
Monitor progress of ongoing matters and follow up to meet deadlines
Use standard naming conventions when scanning, emailing, and saving documents in the document management system
Update contact records in Outlook and firm databases
Request pre-bills and statements, prepare them for signature, and distribute accordingly
Track client deadlines and calendar appointments regularly
Coordinate logistics for meetings, closings, client engagements, and attorney travel
Support CLE compliance, presentations, training programs, and other non-billable activities
Handle incoming calls, relay messages, and manage communications related to legal matters
Manage outgoing communications including faxes, mail, FedEx packages, and interoffice correspondence
Develop expertise in tasks specific to your assigned practice group, including drafting correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, and transactional documents
Provide support to both legal and non-legal personnel as needed
Serve as a Notary Public when applicable
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior experience as a legal assistant required; transactional law experience strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of legal terminology, documents, and transactional law processes
Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems
Experience with NetDocs and e-Filing systems strongly preferred
Quick adaptability to new software tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Skilled in multitasking and meeting tight deadlines
Strong client service orientation and team collaboration skills
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and resilience
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Physical activity may be required depending on tasks
Why Join Bradley?
We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:
Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.