Legal Assistant
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Overview
Job Description
A well-established professional services firm is seeking a Legal Assistant with strong document and formatting expertise to support attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands-on case support and document work , and wants to be a key resource within a collaborative team.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident working with complex legal documents while also assisting attorneys and staff with day-to-day needs.
What You’ll Love About This Opportunity- Join a well-established, highly respected firm with a strong reputation in its industry
- Work in a stable environment with long-tenured staff and low turnover
- Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued
- Opportunity to become the go-to expert for document support and formatting
- Exposure to complex, high-level legal work across multiple practice areas
- Work closely with experienced attorneys in a professional, fast-paced setting
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to attorneys and legal staff on active litigation matters
- Draft, format, and revise legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- Create and manage Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA)
- Troubleshoot and correct complex document formatting issues
- Assist with document production, cleanup, and finalization under tight deadlines
- Support legal assistants with overflow work and time-sensitive requests
- Coordinate and manage multiple assignments in a shared team environment
- Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professionalism across all documents
- Assist with onboarding and training staff on document formatting best practices
- 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or Document Specialist
- Strong litigation experience supporting attorneys
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (this will be assessed during the interview process)
- Hands-on experience with:
- Complex document formatting
- Styles, headers/footers, and large documents
- Table of Contents (TOC) and Table of Authorities (TOA)
- Experience with document management systems (iManage or similar)
- Familiarity with tools such as Best Authority or BigHand is a plus
- A go-to resource for both document support and legal assistant responsibilities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and shifting priorities
- Comfortable working in a team-based, shared support environment
- Strong communication skills and professionalism when working with attorneys
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