Weekend Legal Jobs in Boca Raton, FL (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant at Lorium Law provides essential administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring the efficient operation of case management, client communication, and document preparation. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced legal environment. Legal Assistants serve as a critical part of the legal team, helping to maintain smooth workflows and excellent client service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

●       Assist attorneys in the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, discovery, and correspondence.

●       Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, deadlines, hearings, and maintain case timelines.

●       File legal documents with courts and administrative agencies, both electronically and in person when required.

●       Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files and ensure all documents are accurately entered into the case management system.

●       Conduct limited legal research and gather relevant case materials as directed.

●       Serve as a point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and court staff; handle routine communication and relay messages appropriately.

●       Prepare and process client billing, track time entries, and assist with expense reporting.

●       Coordinate with other departments (e.g., accounting, HR, IT) to support case and firm operations.

●       Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding firm and client matters.

●       Perform other administrative or case-related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

●       Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in legal studies, business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

●       Minimum of 2–3 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar administrative legal role.

●       Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and court systems.

●       Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software.

●       Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.

●       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

●       High level of professionalism and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

●       Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

●       Notary Public certification is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

By signing, I agree that I am capable of performing the essential functions of this position, that I agree to the physical demands and working environment of the position, and that I understand the expectations of the position.