About Asiacruit
Asiacruit is a global talent acquisition partner connecting businesses with qualified professionals across industries and markets. We help organizations identify talent who can contribute to their business growth and long-term success.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to a U.S.-based legal team. This role helps keep matters organized and moving forward by managing documents, coordinating communications, maintaining records, and supporting attorneys with day-to-day case and office needs.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates professionally, handles confidential information with care, and can manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Familiarity with U.S. legal procedures and legal practice management tools is an advantage.
What You'll Do
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and other members of the legal team.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and case materials.
- Maintain and update electronic and physical case files, calendars, and document records.
- Track deadlines, hearings, appointments, and follow-up tasks; communicate scheduling updates as needed.
- Assist with filing and service of legal documents in accordance with applicable procedures and instructions.
- Coordinate communications with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties, as authorized.
- Support intake processes by collecting information and organizing client documentation.
- Conduct basic legal and factual research under attorney direction.
- Monitor incoming correspondence and route messages and documents to the appropriate team members.
- Handle sensitive client and case information in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
- Assist with additional administrative tasks and workflow improvements as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal, or in a related administrative role is preferred.
- Familiarity with U.S. legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document formatting is an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail, particularly when handling documents and deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple matters with appropriate guidance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Comfort working with electronic document systems, case management software, and online research tools.
- Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Reliable, collaborative, and able to work independently on assigned tasks.
- Legal studies, paralegal studies, or a related educational background is preferred.
Why Join?
- Support a legal team and contribute to the effective management of client matters.
- Gain exposure to U.S. legal processes, documentation, and administrative workflows.
- Develop professional skills in a collaborative and client-focused environment.
- Take on varied responsibilities that support the daily operations of a legal practice.