$40 - $50 per hour
Job Description How will you make a difference? The Legal Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary and legal leadership team, helping ens…
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Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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What legal assistants earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $38k–$48k |
| Mid level | $22–$28 | $46k–$58k |
| Senior | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
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insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program Additional Benefits : Optional critical care, accident and hospit…
Large manufacturer in east TN, near Greeneville, has an immediate job opening in their IT group. This is an Information Technology Specialist / Help Desk role. Projects in the office will involve: Replacing and deploying…
insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer contribution; family/dependent care leave; FSA/HSA; and an employee assistance program Additional Benefits : Optional critical care, accident and hospit…
$32 - $37 per hour
Malloy/Bell is seeking an experienced Executive Legal Assistant to become a key member of our team in Auburn, Maine. We are a growing law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses in matters involving business a…
day: Draft and respond to written discovery across civil and probate matters under partner and senior attorney supervision Assist with deposition preparation (research, exhibit organization, outlines) and observe and sup…
$29.55 - $43.39 per hour
COUNSEL City: FT LAUDERDALE POSITION GOAL Provide administrative and clerical support to the Office of the General Counsel by assisting with daily operations, document preparation, scheduling, and coordination of office…
$49.45 - $65.52 per hour
Legal Executive Assistant San Francisco, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time About the Role The Legal Executive Assistant (LEA) serves as a trusted business partner to senior attorneys, managing the daily operations of a complex leg…
$70k - $100k
without a hitch, you do it all with professionalism, precision, and a steady hand. A well-regarded law firm is looking for a Legal Executive Assistant to become a trusted backbone of its bankruptcy practice group. This i…
A growing global law firm is seeking seasoned legal administrative professionals for multiple openings in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. As a Legal Executive Assistant, you will be providing executive-level support…
$120k - $230k
Analyze liability and damages and develop case strategy. Conduct legal research and draft correspondence, memoranda, motions, and... ...parking benefits. Paid bar dues and firm-sponsored CLE. Employee assistance program…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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RemoteNew York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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