Legal Assistant

We are seeking an organized, proactive Legal Assistant to join a supportive legal team in Fort Wayne. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted position supporting two attorneys and an investigator. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enthusiastic about criminal defense, and motivated to grow into a Paralegal role over time.

What's In It For You?

Competitive Salary: $50K-$65K annually (up to $70K depending on experience)

Comprehensive Healthcare: 75% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees (50% for dependents)

HSA Benefit: $300/month employer HSA contribution

Paid Time Off: 12 vacation days, 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays

Insurances: 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Retirement: Annual retirement contribution

Career Growth: Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in trial prep, client interaction, and complex discovery, with room to advance to a Paralegal role

Responsibilities:

Legal Documentation & Filings: Draft, proofread, format, and assemble legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.

Discovery Management: Download, organize, and manage discovery files from cloud-based platforms.

Calendar & Case Management: Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, arrange travel, and track court dates.

Client & Office Support: Answer phones, screen incoming mail/deliveries, route correspondence, and communicate with clients.

Case & Trial Assistance: Assist attorneys and investigators with file prep, case tracking, and trial readiness.

Working hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Skills:

Previous legal secretarial or legal assistant experience.

Background or experience in Federal Law or Criminal Defense.

Experience with Electronic Court Filing (CM/ECF).

Ambition to learn legal processes and advance into a paralegal career track.

Education:

High School

Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Proficiency with personal computers, office software, and word processing tools.

Solid understanding of office practices and strict confidentiality standards.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Apply Today!

Send your resume to emmaemmert@spherion.com for immediate consideration!

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Legal Documentation & Filings: Draft, proofread, format, and assemble legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.Discovery Management: Download, organize, and manage discovery files from cloud-based platforms.Calendar & Case Management: Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, arrange travel, and track court dates.Client & Office Support: Answer phones, screen incoming mail/deliveries, route correspondence, and communicate with clients.Case & Trial Assistance: Assist attorneys and investigators with file prep, case tracking, and trial readiness.

experience 1-4 years

skills Previous legal secretarial or legal assistant experience.Background or experience in Federal Law or Criminal Defense.Experience with Electronic Court Filing (CM/ECF).Ambition to learn legal processes and advance into a paralegal career track.

qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.Proficiency with personal computers, office software, and word processing tools.Solid understanding of office practices and strict confidentiality standards.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

education High School