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Legal Administrative Assistant

United States, White Plains Employment contract 30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Job Description

Robert Half is seeking a polished and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant for a temporary opportunity supporting a busy legal team focused on real estate and transactional work. This role is ideal for a corporate professional who can step in quickly and provide reliable administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys and legal team members
  • Manage and maintain legal documents within a document management system
  • Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence
  • Handle printing, scanning, copying, and distribution of documents with accuracy and efficiency
  • Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems
  • Assist with document coordination and general administrative tasks across the team
  • Support preparation of transactional materials, including contracts, leases, and closing documents
  • Ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive client and firm information

Requirements

  • Prior experience in a legal administrative, legal assistant, or corporate support role
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Experience working with document management systems
  • Excellent proofreading, formatting, and organizational skills
  • High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills and a professional, client-service mindset
  • Ability to work independently and maintain discretion

Nice to have

  • Exposure to real estate or transactional legal work
  • Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal setting

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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