Legal Administrative Assistant Intern
18 days ago
Houston
Job DescriptionSalary: Paid The Legal Administrative Assistant Intern supports attorneys and administrative staff with day-to-day office operations while gaining hands-on experience in a legal environment. This role is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in law, legal administration, or office management. Key Responsibilities • Assist with organizing and maintaining client files (physical and electronic), • Support document preparation, formatting, and proofreading, • Help schedule meetings, calls, and appointments for legal staff, • Perform data entry and maintain accurate records, • Assist with client intake processes and basic correspondence, • Observe and support court filing procedures (as appropriate), • Conduct light research and compile information for cases or administrative needs, • Handle general office tasks such as copying, scanning, and filing, • Exposure to legal terminology and court procedures, • Experience with legal document preparation and case management systems, • Insight into law firm operations and workflow, • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a program in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field, • Strong interest in the legal profession, • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), • Strong organizational and communication skills, • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, • Professionalism and reliability, • Attention to detail, • Time management and organization, • Willingness to take initiative and ask questions, • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment