Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a boutique law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina on a Contract basis. This position focuses on keeping daily operations organized by coordinating schedules, maintaining case-related records, and providing dependable administrative support to attorneys and office staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities: • Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track important deadlines to support daily legal operations. • Maintain docket information and monitor key dates to help ensure timely follow-up on active matters. • Prepare, organize, and file legal and administrative documents in both physical and electronic formats. • Provide regular updates on case or task status so attorneys and team members remain informed of progress. • Support general office administration by handling correspondence, organizing records, and assisting with routine operational needs. • Review incoming information for completeness and route documents or requests to the appropriate parties promptly. • Previous experience in a legal assistant, administrative support, or similar office-based role. • Working knowledge of calendar coordination, docket tracking, and document filing practices. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities. • Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with attorneys, staff, and external contacts. • High attention to detail and accuracy when handling records, scheduling, and status reporting. • Proficiency with standard office software and comfort working with electronic document systems.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.