Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – 104863

Location: Cranston, RI
Employment Type: Contract
Pay: 21.36

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy Appeals Office within a government agency. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment. This role is responsible for assisting with appeals processing, preparing correspondence, maintaining records, and supporting daily office operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide telephone coverage and professionally assist callers.
• Process and track appeals-related documentation.
• Generate and distribute correspondence, including hearing appointment notices, abandonment letters, withdrawal letters, and hearing decisions.
• Extract and organize case information from eligibility systems.
• Scan, copy, file, and maintain confidential documents and records.
• Perform data entry and ensure accuracy of information.
• Support daily administrative and clerical operations as assigned.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems. 

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Scheduling Assistant, or similar office support role.
• Strong data entry and document management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience handling high-volume administrative tasks and correspondence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Word.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a legal office, court system, government agency, or appeals environment.
• Familiarity with case files, hearings, legal correspondence, or records management.
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced office setting.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers the chance to support an important public service organization while gaining valuable experience in legal and administrative operations. The role is ideal for candidates who enjoy detailed administrative work, organization, and providing exceptional office support.