Job Description

Legal Assistant

Join a Respected Law Firm Where Initiative and Precision Matter

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to support our attorneys and administrative team. This role is ideal for a confident self-starter who thrives in a professional legal environment, takes ownership of their work, and can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

If you are highly organized, proactive, and take pride in producing polished, accurate work, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of daily legal and administrative functions, including:

• Providing high-level administrative support to partners and associates
• Communicating professionally with attorneys, colleagues, and clients
• Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• Filing electronic court documents and maintaining compliance with court systems
• Organizing and maintaining attorney and client files (on-site and off-site)
• Tracking and maintaining firm client contracts
• Scheduling attorney travel and coordinating internal and external meetings
• Entering attorney time into the time and billing system and tracking reimbursable expenses
• Assisting with client billing, including preparation of billing cover letters
• Providing coverage for the receptionist per the monthly schedule and as needed
• Assisting the administrative team with filing and other administrative tasks
• Supporting multiple attorneys as needed and performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will bring professionalism, discretion, and strong technical skills to the role:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal technology systems (court-filing platforms, time and billing systems, Westlaw)
• Excellent proofreading, editing, and document-formatting skills
• Strong time-management and typing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines effectively
• Comfortable working with clients, attorneys, and support staff
• Dependable, punctual, and highly organized
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Some college coursework required
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of assigned projects

Compensation & Benefits

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary: $65,000–$78,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Transportation benefits

Work Environment

• In-person position
• Professional, fast-paced legal environment
• Collaborative team culture with high standards of excellence

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