Legal Administrative Assistant

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

$15 - $25 an hour

• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
• Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines

• Work with attorneys and paralegals to help form discovery answers with the client.

• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required

• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment drafting answers and responses to discovery questions.

Scher & Scher Law Group is a dynamic and fast growing boutique law firm. We mainly handle automobile accidents and slip and falls.