Description We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Legal Assistant in Matthews, North Carolina. This role is within the legal industry and the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our team with a variety of legal tasks, including client relations, calendar management, and case management.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently process and manage client files, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Handle case management duties, utilizing tools such as Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, and the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS).

• Support high-end estate planning activities, including drafting legal documents and confirming appointments.

• Provide administrative assistance, including calendar management for team members.

• Ensure effective client relations by communicating effectively, returning calls promptly, and handling client inquiries.

• Support the opening and closing of client files in coordination with the PR office.

• Manage briefing and billing functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Use CompuLaw for various legal tasks and case management.

• Assist in criminal defense litigation and real estate law matters.

• Handle office-related tasks, including printing and copying documents.

• Maintain a detail oriented and resourceful approach in all tasks, demonstrating a commitment to providing a high level of service. Requirements • Proficiency in Aderant software for legal practice management

• Expertise in Adobe Acrobat for document handling and processing

• Familiarity with Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) for real estate transactions

• Experience with Case Management Software to manage legal cases efficiently

• Knowledge in using CompuLaw for calendar and docket management

• Ability to handle Billing Functions in a legal setting

• Experience in Briefing, summarizing and presenting case details

• Proficiency in Calendar Management to organize and schedule appointments

• Strong skills in Client Relations, with the ability to maintain positive relationships

• A basic understanding of Consumer Electronics for efficient use of office equipment

• Experience in Criminal Defense Litigation, dealing with the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal conduct

• Knowledge in Criminal Defense, including the legal rights of the accused and the legal process for criminal cases

• Expertise in Real Estate Law, including property deeds, mortgages, property taxes, and zoning laws.

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.

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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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