Litigation & Transactional Legal Assistant (Floater)
Our client is seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in a floater capacity, providing critical support across both litigation and transactional practices. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety in their work, and is eager to support attorneys on high-impact matters.
What You'll Do:
* Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple practice areas
* Prepare, edit, format, and compare legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence
* Manage court filings and assist with discovery processes
* Support transactional matters, including closing documents and binders
* Draft shells for pleadings and other legal filings
* Coordinate client onboarding, conflicts checks, and billing setup
* Enter and review attorney time entries and assist with billing compliance
* Maintain and organize matter files, databases, and records
* Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
* Manage competing priorities and workflows to meet deadlines
What You Bring:
* 5+ years of professional experience (law firm or similar environment preferred)
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal software (e.g., NetDocs, InTapp, Chrome River)
* Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
* Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage shifting priorities
* Understanding of legal terminology and processes (litigation experience strongly preferred)
* Professional, adaptable, and proactive mindset with a willingness to learn
Why This Role?
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to expand their experience across both litigation and transactional work while gaining exposure to a variety of matters and attorneys. You'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and supporting the success of the broader team.