Legal Assistant, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Little Rock

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
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Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant with experience in defense law to join our team in Little Rock, Arkansas. This Contract to permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented services environment, supporting attorneys with a variety of legal and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a thorough understanding of defense law, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct in-depth legal research on defense cases and organize findings into comprehensive reports
prepare, review, and maintain accurate legal documents, ensuring they are filed in compliance with court requirements
communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and other parties to gather case information and provide updates
manage case files from initiation to resolution, ensuring all deadlines are met and documentation is complete
provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and preparing correspondence
assist in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, creating trial binders, and coordinating with expert witnesses
review and summarize discovery materials, legal memos, and court filings for attorneys’ reference
handle court filings, ensuring all documents are submitted in accordance with legal procedures and deadlines
maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive legal information

Requirements:

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field
a Paralegal Certificate from an approved program is preferred
at least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant, with a focus on defense law
proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other legal software systems
strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and defense law principles
exceptional written and verbal communication skills
advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
proven ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain organization, and meet deadlines
high level of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

What we offer:

medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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