LHH is hiring: Legal Administrative Assistant in Raleigh

Legal Administrative Assistant

$24.00 to $30.00 per hour

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Contract to Hire: 4 months, before potential consideration for conversion

Job Summary:

LHH is recruiting for a firm in the Raleigh area. Our client is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team supporting in the areas of Real Estate Development, Land Use & Condemnation, and Business Litigation. This is a mid-level opportunity ideal for candidates with 3+ years of law firm experience who are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in a collaborative, professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals
• Coordinate and manage multiple calendars, meetings, and deadlines
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Handle mail distribution, filings, and document processing
• Maintain organized case filesboth digital and physical
• Assist with billing, time entry, and expense tracking
• Conduct basic research and verify legal information
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal teams

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a law firm setting
• Familiarity with Real Estate Development, Land Use, or Business Litigation is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions
• Associate degree or equivalent professional experience

Pay Details: $24.00 to $30.00 per hour

Search managed by: Clay Butler

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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