Legal Assistant Temp

Legal Assistant Overview

• The Legal Assistant Temp role offers a dynamic opportunity to support law faculty in scholarship, courses, events, and general administrative tasks.
• This position is a contract role lasting approximately 5.5 months, providing valuable experience in a professional legal academic environment.
• Collaborate with faculty members to manage manuscripts, research, and publication submissions using tools like Westlaw and Lexis.
• Assist in organizing course materials, managing online classroom platforms, and coordinating faculty-student interactions.
• Support event planning, including travel arrangements, presentation preparation, and event logistics.
• Perform administrative tasks such as correspondence, office coordination, and reimbursement handling.
• Utilize advanced technology skills to create documents, presentations, and manage data efficiently.
• Gain hands-on experience in a collaborative and fast-paced legal academic setting.

Legal Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Edit and format manuscripts for publication, utilizing electronic editing tools and submission platforms.
• Manage online course platforms, upload syllabi, and prepare class materials for faculty.
• Coordinate faculty-student meetings and communicate notices effectively to classes.
• Organize faculty events, including scheduling, catering, and promotional activities.
• Provide administrative support for office moves, correspondence, and special projects.
• Assist with reimbursements and other financial administrative tasks.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools for document creation, data management, and presentation development.
• Operate office machinery and ensure smooth workflow in administrative functions.

Legal Assistant Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of administrative professional experience, preferably in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong multitasking skills and flexibility in managing multiple assignments with varying deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving responsibilities.
• Notary public certification or willingness to obtain certification preferred.
• Successful completion of mandatory competency testing required.