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STO Building Group Inc.

Project Assistant

Dallas, TX

Summary The Project Assistant provides essential administrative and project coordination support to ... Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and is able to create and edit legal ...

dinsmore

Project Assistant

Dinsmore, TX · On-site

Dinsmore is seeking a Project Assistant at our Houston, TX location. This is an entry-level, in ... Responsibilities * Assist Legal Administrative Assistants with heavy calendaring of litigation ...

dinsmore

Project Assistant

Dinsmore, TX · On-site

Dinsmore is seeking a Project Assistant at our Houston, TX location. This is an entry-level, in ... Responsibilities * Assist Legal Administrative Assistants with heavy calendaring of litigation ...

Sanctuary For Families Inc.

Project Assistant

Bronx, NY · On-site

$29.73 - $32.84/hr

The Project Assistant will work out of the NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx . RESPONSIBILITIES ... Refers clients to appropriate legal and social services within and outside of Sanctuary for ...

Sanctuary For Families Inc.

Project Assistant

Bronx, NY · On-site

$29.73 - $32.84/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW Sanctuary for Families seeks a Project Assistant to assist attorneys in its ... Refers clients to appropriate legal and social services within and outside of Sanctuary for ...

Sanctuary For Families

Project Assistant

Bronx, NY · Hybrid

$29.73 - $32.84/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW Sanctuary for Families seeks a Project Assistant to assist attorneys in its ... Refers clients to appropriate legal and social services within and outside of Sanctuary for ...

Sanctuary For Families

Project Assistant

Bronx, NY · Hybrid

$29.73 - $32.84/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW Sanctuary for Families seeks a Project Assistant to assist attorneys in its ... Refers clients to appropriate legal and social services within and outside of Sanctuary for ...

Dinsmore

Project Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Dinsmore is seeking a Project Assistant at our Houston, TX location. This is an entry-level, in ... Responsibilities * Assist Legal Administrative Assistants with heavy calendaring of litigation ...

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How much do legal project assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal project assistant in the United States is $21.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal project assistant?

Legal Project Assistants are professionals who provide administrative and organizational support to legal teams, particularly on large or complex projects. Their duties often include managing documents, tracking deadlines, coordinating meetings, and assisting with the logistics of cases or transactions. They help ensure that projects stay on schedule and that all legal requirements are met, working closely with attorneys, paralegals, and clients. This role is essential in helping legal teams operate efficiently and deliver high-quality work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal project assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Legal Project Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of legal procedures, typically supported by a bachelor's degree or paralegal certification. Familiarity with case management software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite is essential. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure efficient support for legal teams, accurate document handling, and smooth project coordination in fast-paced legal environments.

What are some common challenges faced by legal project assistants when managing multiple cases simultaneously?

Legal Project Assistants often juggle several cases at once, which can present challenges in prioritizing tasks, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Effective organization and time management are essential, as the role frequently requires adapting to shifting priorities and urgent requests from attorneys or clients. Building strong communication skills and familiarity with legal project management tools can help overcome these challenges and ensure that all case requirements are met efficiently.

What is the difference between Legal Project Assistant vs Legal Secretary?

AspectLegal Project AssistantLegal Secretary
Required CredentialsAssociate degree or paralegal certification often preferredHigh school diploma; some roles may require legal secretary certification
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, corporate legal departments, law projectsLaw firms, courts, legal departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in project-based legal work, managing tasks and deadlinesAdministrative support, document preparation, scheduling

The Legal Project Assistant focuses on supporting specific legal projects, managing tasks, and coordinating deadlines, often requiring paralegal skills. In contrast, a Legal Secretary primarily handles administrative duties like document preparation and scheduling. While both roles support legal teams, the Legal Project Assistant is more involved in project management tasks, making it ideal for those with paralegal training seeking a specialized role in legal operations.

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Infographic showing various Legal Project Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,814 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Project Assistant - Legal Services

Somerville, MA • On-site

City of Somerville
Public Administration • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about City of Somervilleexternal

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Statement of Duties:
The Project Assistant - Legal Services will assist the Legal Services Coordinator with administrative tasks, case management support, and community outreach to connect residents with legal resources and immigration services. This role provides essential support through maintaining case logs, scanning and submitting intake documentation, creating outreach materials using information provided by the Legal Services Coordinator & Immigration Policy Analyst, and conducting community engagement to ensure equitable access to legal and immigration services for all Somerville residents and workers.
This is a permanent position working 19 hours a week.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
  • Reports directly to the Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst.
  • Assists with maintaining and updating the case management log, tracking system, and case notes in the Somerville Hub
  • Scans and submits completed intake forms to the Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst, Director, and contracted legal services vendors
  • Logs intake information accurately and in a timely manner
  • Schedules appointments and assists with follow-up communications with clients and legal service providers
  • Format information provided by the Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst into culturally and linguistically responsive outreach materials, including flyers and informational materials.
  • Formats information into reports and presentation materials as needed using content provided by the Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst
  • Coordinates logistics for community education workshops, "Know Your Rights" presentations, and tabling at community events
  • Supports community outreach efforts through tabling, office hours, flyer posting, door-knocking, and other engagement methods to connect residents with legal services
  • Attends regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested
  • Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion
  • Evening and weekend hours may be required to maximize community engagement

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of experience in immigration law or related immigration legal services work, such as working at an organization that provides immigration legal aid; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Knowledge:
  • Strong commitment to social justice and equitable access to legal services.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Suite, and basic database management.
  • Knowledge of immigrant rights, immigration resources, and community-based legal service providers across Massachusetts preferred.
  • Understanding of barriers faced by marginalized communities in accessing legal services.

Ability:
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multicultural team
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Ability to format information into clear, accessible materials for diverse audiences
  • Creative and detail-oriented approach to administrative tasks and outreach efforts

Skill:
  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, with ability to engage respectfully with diverse community members
  • Strong listening skills and ability to ask questions
  • Fluency in any of Somerville's top three spoken languages preferred (Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Kreyol)
  • Assessment and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Comfortable with community-based outreach methods including tabling and public engagement
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate logs and records
  • Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Excellent written communication skills for formatting outreach materials and reports

Work Environment
The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments.
Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.
Physical Skills
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, such a specialized office equipment in order to perform the position's essential functions.
Motor Skills
Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills.
Visual Skills
Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.
Hours: Part-time, up to 19 hours/week.
Salary: $25.00/hour, not benefits-eligible.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Union: Non-Union
Date Posted: August 24th, 2026
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:
  • MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
  • Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Overview of Total Rewards:
  • 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
  • Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
  • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Long term disability through Sun Life
  • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
  • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
  • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
  • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
  • Annual cancer screening & wellness release
  • Somerville Retirement Pension System
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MBTA pass program
  • FREE Blue Bikes membership
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.

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