Legal Assistant

Working as part of a team, the Legal Assistant provides clerical, informational, logistical, and reception support to clients, attorneys, management, staff, and other Program constituents. The Legal Assistant works collaboratively with the office team, including attorneys and investigators and, as applicable, other Legal Assistants, to support the effective and efficient operation of the office.

Key Responsibilities

Includes but may not be limited to:

• Provides in-office, electronic, and telephone services for clients and other stakeholders.

• Provides information to clients and listening empathetically, without giving legal advice.

• Supports 3-4 assigned attorneys.

• Produces documents as requested by assigned attorneys.

• Manages calendar for attorneys including court dates, client appointments, meetings, and other events.

• Manages computer-based case management system accurately so that all necessary information is available for attorneys.

• Work with attorneys in planning and scheduling to meet deadlines and ensure the completion of assignments and projects.