Legal Assistant

Addison Group

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Business Development, Calendar Management, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Contracts, Contract Creation, Develop and Maintain Customers, Document Management, Documentation Format, Editing, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
Today

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Addison Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yrTitle: Legal AssistantJob Preview:A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced full-time Construction Legal Assistant for a billable position in Raleigh, NC, to support litigators and transactional attorneys. The role involves legal assistant and administrative duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Utilize technology resources for efficient attorney support.Manage document creation, formatting, editing, and proofreading (Word, Excel, legal documents).Prepare legal document shells, notebooks, and exhibits.File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing required).Prepare and edit construction contracts.Perform administrative tasks: conflict checks, matter management, engagement letters, expense reports, time entry, travel arrangements, and business development support.Organize and maintain client files (paper and electronic).Maintain pleading indexes in the document management system.Manage attorney calendars and emails (Outlook), including deadlines.Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and depositions.Maintain regular attendance; flexibility for overtime/weekends.Education and Experience Required:Minimum 5 years' legal assistant experience, with 2 years in construction law.Experience with federal and state court procedures and e-filing.Qualifications and Skills Required:Excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Punctual, meticulous, proactive, reliable, and self-motivated.Strong time management and prioritization skills.Team player with the ability to work independently.Experience with document management systems.Seniority level Seniority level AssociateEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function LegalIndustries Legal ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Addison Group by 2xGet notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Raleigh, NC .LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - LITIGATION Raleigh, NC$60,000.00-$85,000.003 days agoRaleigh, NC $55,000 - $60,000 4 months agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Addison Group

Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.

Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.addisongroup.com/