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Drake & Company

Legal Assistant - BC1627

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Oshkosh, WI Employment Type: Full-Time (Temp-to-Hire) Compensation: $24-$28/hour DOE | Great Full Benefits Package Schedule: Monday-Friday |8 AM - 5 PM | Full-Time About the Opportunity We are ...

Whitemore James Black, Inc.

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Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Whitemore James Black is presently assisting the boutique San Francisco office of a national law firm on their search for a Permanent (or if preferred, Temporary-to-Hire) Legal Assistant to join ...

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Phaxis

Regulatory Legal Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$32 - $35/hr

Regulatory Legal Assistant We are seeking a temp to perm, detail-oriented Regulatory Legal Assistant to support our (re)insurance regulatory and licensing compliance function across U.S. And ...

Workway, Inc.

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Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Currently, we have Legal Assistant/Paralegal positions available in Fort Lauderdale and the ... hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary positions across a variety of specialized fields. We pride ...

Soni Resources

Legal Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

A global Law Firm is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant for their Houston location. The Practice ... This role will start off on a long-term temporary basis and demands a high level of organizational ...

Taylor Staffing

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Bilingual Legal Assistant

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$16/hr

We are seeking an organized, dependable bilingual Legal Assistant to support attorneys with case ... Our temporary hire periods are shorter than other agencies, and we have many other benefits and ...

Swords to Plowshares

Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$30/hr

Legal Assistant Location: 1060 Howard Street, San Francisco Schedule: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday ... Employees who work on-call, in a temporary position, or less than 20 hours per week regularly are ...

Marencor

Legal Assist - Admin

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

Job Title - Legal Assist - Admin Location: Washington, District of Columbia ase Salary - $80,000 ... Candidates must have law firm or legal dept experience, a very stable resume (no contract/temp ...

LHH US

Legal Assistant - Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL · On-site

$28 - $33/hr

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Orlando to identify a Legal Assistant for an immediate temp-to-hire opportunity. Responsibilities * Provide administrative ...

AppleOne

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant

Fresno, CA · On-site

$30/hr

The Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will work in a professional, fast-paced legal environment where ... temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical ...

The Legal Registry

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Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Commercial R.E.

Tampa, FL · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Company Description The Legal Registry is your career connection to temporary and permanent ... can assist you with career choices. From its founder to its entire staffing team, The Legal ...

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Equivity, Inc.

Clio Legal Assistant

Houston, TX · Remote

$23/hr

Clio Legal Assistant Equivity is seeking an experienced Remote Legal Executive Assistant with ... temporary placement. We provide ongoing work with established attorneys while maintaining the ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary legal assistant in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a temporary legal assistant?

Temporary Legal Assistants are legal professionals hired on a short-term basis to support attorneys and law firms with administrative and legal tasks. Their duties often include preparing legal documents, filing court paperwork, conducting legal research, and managing case files. These positions are typically filled to cover staff absences, manage high workloads, or assist with specific projects. Temporary Legal Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring that legal operations continue to run smoothly during periods of increased demand or staffing shortages.

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

To thrive as a Temporary Legal Assistant, you need a solid understanding of legal terminology, document preparation, and administrative procedures, typically supported by a certificate or relevant experience. Familiarity with legal management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and document filing systems is often required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient support to legal teams, accuracy in legal documentation, and adaptability in fast-paced legal environments.

What are some common challenges faced by temporary legal assistants, and how can they effectively navigate them?

Temporary Legal Assistants often join firms or legal departments for short-term projects or to cover employee absences, so they must quickly adapt to new workflows and office cultures. A common challenge is learning the specific procedures, document management systems, and communication styles unique to each employer within a limited time. To succeed, it's important to ask clarifying questions early, proactively seek out key resources like template documents or procedural guides, and communicate clearly with supervising attorneys and team members. Flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn are essential traits for thriving in these dynamic environments.
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Legal Assistant

Quilling Selander Lownds Winslett & Moser P C

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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About the Role:

The Legal Assistant provides flexible, cross-practice support to attorneys and legal teams across multiple practice areas as staffing needs arise. This role fills in for absent legal assistants, absorbs overflow work during periods of high volume, and supports special projects firm-wide. The ideal candidate is adaptable, quick to learn new subject matter and workflows, and able to move seamlessly between different practice groups, attorneys, and systems while maintaining consistent quality and confidentiality.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Two or more years of legal support experience, ideally spanning more than one practice area.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to different attorneys, workflows, and subject matter with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with electronic court filing and legal document management systems.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage shifting priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to multiple practice areas (litigation, transactional, real estate, estate planning, family law, bankruptcy, employment, etc.).
  • Familiarity with a range of practice-specific software and time-and-billing systems.
  • Knowledge of different bankruptcy courts.
  • Familiarity putting together TOC/TOA’s.


Responsibilities:

Cross-Practice Coverage

  • Provide temporary and on-demand support across practice areas (e.g., litigation, real estate, estate planning, family law, bankruptcy, and employment), adjusting to the conventions of each group.
  • Step in to cover for legal assistants who are absent, on leave, or overloaded, maintaining continuity of service with minimal ramp-up time.
  • Quickly learn practice-specific procedures, terminology, filing requirements, and attorney preferences.

Document Preparation and Management

  • Draft, format, proofread, and revise correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents for attorney review.
  • Prepare, assemble, and file documents with courts and agencies, including electronic filings (CM/ECF and state e-filing systems) where applicable.
  • Organize and maintain physical and electronic case and matter files.

Calendar and Deadline Management

  • Track and calendar deadlines, hearings, closings, filing dates, and appointments across multiple matters and practice areas.
  • Coordinate meetings, depositions, signings, and attorney schedules.
  • Provide timely reminders of upcoming deadlines and deliverables.

Client and Third-Party Communication

  • Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties across matters.
  • Gather documentation and information needed to advance matters, respecting the requirements of each practice area.

Administrative and Project Support

  • Enter time, open and close matters, and assist with billing and expense coordination.
  • Support special projects, document productions, and firm-wide initiatives as assigned.
  • Perform general administrative duties, including scheduling, correspondence, data entry, and file maintenance.


Competencies:

  • Adaptability — moves fluidly between practice areas, attorneys, and systems with minimal onboarding.
  • Quick learning — absorbs new procedures, terminology, and preferences rapidly and accurately.
  • Organization — juggles multiple matters and competing priorities without dropping details.
  • Reliability — provides dependable coverage that teams can count on during absences and surges.
  • Discretion — maintains strict confidentiality across all matters and practice groups.
  • Collaboration — builds rapport quickly and integrates smoothly into different teams.


Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • HSA and FSA plans
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Firm provided life insurance
  • Firm paid long-term disability coverage
  • Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
  • 8 Paid Holidays, and PTO