A maritime law firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling admiralty and maritime matters. This role will provide critical administrative and legal support in a fast-paced practice focused on complex litigation, regulatory, and commercial matters involving the maritime industry.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneysDraft, edit, proofread, and format correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documentsManage calendars, court deadlines, hearings, meetings, and travel arrangementsFile legal documents with courts and agencies, including e-filing when applicableOrganize and maintain physical and electronic case filesCoordinate communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendorsAssist with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, witness materials, and schedulingTrack billing, expenses, and attorney time entrySupport compliance, contract management, litigation, and document review processesConduct basic legal and factual research as needed