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Scott & Aplin LLC

Legal Administrative Assistant

Pay: $39,520/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$56,485 / year median in Indiana

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Legal Administrative Assistant Scott & Aplin LLC Fort Wayne, IN Job Details Full-time From $19 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Qualifications Customer communication Bachelor's degree Legal administrative experience Discovery preparation Attention to detail Legal drafting Pleading drafting Family law Legal case management Paralegal experience E-filing court documents Full Job Description Scott & Aplin LLC is a fast-paced, general practice law firm located in the heart of Fort Wayne. We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant focusing on family law matters, estate planning, real estate, and civil matters. Ideal candidates should exhibit a strong work ethic with a keen focus on detail and be a flexible team player. Many of our clients are experiencing challenging legal situations. This position will be the "front line" in communicating with our clients, so exceptional communication, interpersonal and client service skills will be essential.

Job duties and expectations include:

Client management Managing deadlines Preparing initial drafts of pleadings, discovery and documents Assisting with filing and organization Drafting correspondence Providing clerical support to attorneys including typing dictation Communicating with Clients Professional attire

Job Type:

Full-time Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Qualifications Proven legal administrative experience in a law office setting Proficient in legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw Strong writing and communication skills for effective client services Familiarity with document management systems and litigation processes Ability to manage legal case files and conduct thorough document reviews Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off

Work Location:

In person