Legal Assistant Jobs in the United States
Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
West Palm Beach, FL
SearcyLaw.com) is a nationally recognized trial law firm committed to protecting and defending the rights of people injured through negligence, improper conduct, deceit or abuse of power. The West Palm Beach office is seeking a service-oriented Legal Assistant to support an assigned attorney or group of attorneys.
Law Office of John A. Bledsoe
$35 HOUR
Lake Forest, CA
Legal assistants must prepare pleadings and legal documents for numerous cases. Knowledge and/or experience in CLIO Manage software is preferred, but not required.
Kate Farrell Staffing
$60000 - $65000 Per Year
Totowa, NJ
Solid litigation skills are required as well as preparing/filing various types of discovery motion; prepare/serve medical authorizations; obtain medical records/ schedule IME's; amend interrogatories, etc. Active and Busy Law Office seeks motivated candidate for Legal Assistant/Paralegal position.
BAMSL's Legal Placement Service
$55000 - $185000 Per Year
St. Louis, MO
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)Free Career Placement Services for St. Louis Area Attorneys, Paralegals, and Legal Administrative Assistants . Position Type: Permanent full-time and permanent part-time positions for experienced attorneys and legal support staff.
Butzel Long
Detroit, MI
Under general direction, assists attorneys and paralegals in all facets of litigation including the discovery process, document collection and preservation, document review, document production, and maintaining the electronic case file. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the following software programs preferred: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Professional; knowledge of SurePoint and Concur is also helpful.
Staffing Solutions, LLC
$23 - $26 Per Hour
PORTLAND, OR
Join our client’s compact legal team as a Temporary Legal Assistant, where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our legal operations and ensuring smooth court proceedings. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced legal environment and are excited about the possibility of extending your role, apply now to join our dedicated team!
Blackstone Talent LLC
$70000 - $84000 Per Year
Houston, TX
Format patent prosecution documents including amendments, petitions, restriction requirements, advisory actions, notice of incomplete documents, information disclosure statements, response to notice to file missing arts and certificate of corrections, provisional and non-provisional (Utility), draft responses to office actions. Reviews and revises monthly proformas; prepares correspondence for each and submits revised proformas and drafts letters to lawyer for approval; submits to accounting department for final invoices; mails/emails specific invoices to clients.
Nagler Group
Portsmouth, NH
We have partnered with a reputable Seacoast law firm that is looking to bring on a Legal Assistant to support their Portsmouth, NH office! Interested candidates should send their resumes as a Word document to ssegelke@naglergroup.com for immediate consideration.
Nagler Group
Portland, ME
Our client - a prominent Northern New England law firm - has an immediate opening for a versatile Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to the firm's busy litigation practice. This position requires a heightened attention to detail, excellent proof-reading/written/editing skills, and a can-do, energetic attitude.
Legal Assistant Jobs: Overview
Lawyers and attorneys rely on skilled legal assistants to assist them with trial preparation, document organization, and research. If you’re passionate about the rule of law, Monster can help you find tons of legal assistant jobs that are right up your alley. To succeed as a legal assistant, you must have a knack for research, possess organizational skills, be a good communicator, and be computer savvy.
Legal assistants typically take on these day-to-day responsibilities:
- gathering facts and evidence for legal cases.
- researching laws and regulations.
- organizing, maintaining, and retrieving documents.
- drafting contracts and other legal documents.
- handling exhibits, taking notes, and reviewing transcripts during trials.
- filing briefs, appeals, and exhibits with the court or opposing counsel.
- interviewing or speaking to clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors.
Most legal assistants work directly for legal offices, while some work for government agencies, financial institutions, and insurance companies. While most legal assistants work full-time, some work more than 40 hours per week to meet deadlines.
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Legal Assistant Education and Skills
Legal assistants typically need at least an associate degree in paralegal studies or a related field. Many employers prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, business administration, or a related field. Employers also prefer that you have a paralegal non-degree certificate approved by the American Bar Association. Paralegal coursework usually covers legal writing and research, legal software, corporate law, and international law.
The skills necessary for a legal assistant job are:
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- attention to detail.
- basic computer skills.
- strong organizational skills.
- the ability to conduct research.
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How Much Do Legal Assistant Jobs Pay?
According to Monster’s salary data, legal assistants typically earn between $33,497 and $61,427 per year. However, your salary is also influenced by your level of experience and location. Monster’s Salary Tool can give you an idea of how much you’ll make as a legal assistant in your area. Plus, you can compare your salary with those in other locations and for similar jobs.
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