Legal Assistant/Office Manager
- Source: Indeed
- Westbrook Attorneys at Law PLLC
- $53,435.2 to $64,355.2 /yr
- Remote
- United States
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
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Overview
Join our dynamic legal team as a Legal Assistant and Office Manager, where your proactive approach and organizational expertise will drive the efficiency of our legal operations. In this vital role, you will support a diverse range of legal practice areas—including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, and more—while managing daily office functions with enthusiasm and precision. Your energy and attention to detail will empower our attorneys to deliver exceptional service to clients, ensuring smooth case management and seamless administrative workflows. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal support skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment committed to professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings.
- Assist with legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to support case preparation and legal writing.
- Manage legal case files and documents using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw; ensure accurate filing, data entry, and document review.
- Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Support litigation processes by organizing civil litigation files, preparing discovery documents, and assisting with procedural law compliance.
- Handle client communication professionally via phone and email; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Coordinate project management tasks related to estate planning, landlord-tenant issues, tribal law regulations, or other specialized areas as needed.
- Maintain office supplies and equipment; oversee clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, transcription, and data entry to ensure operational efficiency.
- Support attorneys during interviews or client meetings by preparing materials and taking detailed notes for follow-up actions.
Requirements
- Proven paralegal or legal support experience with familiarity in multiple practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, workers’ compensation law, personal injury law, patent law, or civil litigation support.
- Strong knowledge of procedural law principles and experience with legal research platforms like Westlaw and LexisNexis.
- Proficiency in document management systems such as iManage or PCLaw; excellent word processing skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with professional phone etiquette.
- Experience supporting project management initiatives within a legal setting is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), tribal regulations, immigration law procedures or other specialized legal fields is a plus but not required.
Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional legal support while fostering your professional development in a lively work environment!
Pay: $25.69 - $30.94 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
Skills
- westlaw
- lexisnexis
- pclaw
- microsoft-excel
