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Description

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Legal Practice Assistant to join our legal team. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong administrative and communication skills to support attorneys and contribute to the smooth operation of the practice. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a law firm, specifically in real estate and transactional finance. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, so don't wait to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Prepare, compare, edit, format, and distribute legal documents using Microsoft Office and other software tools.

+ Manage administrative tasks including document preparation, electronic filing, scanning, and mailing packages.

+ Open new client matters, initiate conflict checks, enter attorney time, and submit invoices for payment.

+ Collaborate with the Finance Department to process client billing accurately and efficiently.

+ Answer phones, greet attorney guests, and provide overall support to attorneys and staff.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Minimum 5 years of legal administrative experience in a law firm setting.

+ Real estate and transactional finance experience is required.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

+ Exceptional proofreading, editing, and attention to detail.

+ Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as within a team.

+ Experience opening client matters and using document management systems (NetDocs is a plus).

+ Familiarity with time entry systems such as LMS or similar.

+ Skilled in coordinating meetings, including Zoom scheduling.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients and colleagues.

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 - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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