Legal Assistant
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The Legal Assistant will support a team of Shareholders, Attorneys, and Paralegals, ensuring smooth daily operations by managing documents, scheduling, and client correspondence. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality legal service in a local government law environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support, including typing, drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents
- Manage high-volume document preparation, review, distribution, and client signature processes
- Prepare routine legal documents and correspondence from attorney notes or templates
- Manage Adobe e-signature submissions and provide status updates
- Manage and maintain attorney and firm calendars, scheduling meetings and resolving conflicts
- Serve as a point of contact for special district inquiries from various stakeholders
- Maintain a high volume of digital client files ensuring accuracy and accessibility
- Collect and e-file legal documents including contracts, agreements, and resolutions
- Record legal documents with local and state agencies
- Update and maintain the client database (Practice Master)
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a legal or administrative assistant
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Pro (e-signatures)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to solve problems, prioritize tasks, and manage workload
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a legal or administrative assistant.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Exposure to special districts or local government law
- Some college preferred or background in legal studies/paralegal studies
- Experience with client databases (e.g., Practice Master) and electronic document management systems (Epona, SharePoint)
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About WBA Local Government Law
WBA has helped develop premier communities through cutting-edge legal advice and dedicated support for local communities since 1997. They are a recognized leader in local government representation, specializing in special taxing districts, intergovernmental authorities, municipalities, and commercia...