Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Portland, ME 04101 $19.79

• $22.91 an hour
• Temporary, Contract Robert Half 13,770 reviews $19.79
• $22.91 an hour
• Temporary, Contract We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Portland, Maine.

This is a Contract position suited for someone with hands-on litigation support experience who can manage deadlines, filings, and daily administrative needs with accuracy. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, review, and submit court documents through electronic filing systems in accordance with court rules and deadlines. Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule hearings and meetings, and track important case dates to help keep matters on course. Maintain organized case files, correspondence, and legal records so information is accurate and readily accessible. Support litigation matters by drafting routine legal documents, assembling filing packets, and assisting with case-related administrative tasks. Communicate with courts, clients, and outside parties in a clear and thorough manner regarding scheduling, documentation, and filing status. Monitor deadlines and follow up on required materials to help ensure timely submission of pleadings and related documents. Provide general administrative assistance to the legal team, including document formatting, proofreading, and file management. Prior experience in a Legal Assistant role with a strong focus on litigation support. Practical knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements. Experience submitting documents through e-filing platforms with a high level of accuracy. Strong calendar management skills with the ability to handle competing deadlines. Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail in document preparation and recordkeeping. Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a contract position and adapt quickly to team needs. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity

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