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Legal/Administrative Assistant
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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.
$68,904 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Administrative Assistant Summary:
The employer is seeking a motivated Legal/Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and assist with preparing legal documents. They are willing to train; however, candidates with prior legal experience or education are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:
- Create, edit, and format letters, legal documents, and correspondence using Microsoft Word.
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
- Assist with drafting documents under attorney or supervisor guidance.
- Answer and direct calls, emails, and general office inquiries.
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Perform general administrative duties such as copying, scanning, and data entry.
- Support legal staff with case preparation and document organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in legal studies or experience working in a legal office.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and standard office software.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to learn quickly and follow established procedures.