Entry Level Legal Assistant Jobs
New grad legal assistant jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or coursework portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Education, with employers like Jobot, MANDARICH LAW GROUP, LLP, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Contributes to the efficient operation of the law firm by providing basic (administrative and legal) clerical and organizational assistance to the firm Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistants, while participating in training sessions and building skills to advance to the position of Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Calendar due dates and deadlines.
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Create and maintain electronic files including, but not limited to, saving emails.
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Coordinate resources to ensure multiple and complex tasks/activities are completed as required.
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Provide overflow assistance as needed and/or assigned.
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Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and legal documents required by the timekeepers from handwritten notes, transcribing equipment, drafts or oral instructions.
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Proofread, photocopy, assemble, and distribute prepared materials as necessary.
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Keyboard, scan and revise a variety of documents.
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Coordinate lengthy document production with Word Processing personnel.
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Prepare requests to open new U.S. or foreign matters.
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File official documents with the USPTO and forwarding correspondence as directed.
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Provides prompt, courteous and professional handling of correspondence, telephone calls, photocopying and faxes while assisting legal administrative assistants, switchboard operators and receptionists.
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Sets up files as directed, codes documents and routes materials to the proper person, and files to ensure that materials are well-organized, maintained and accessible to timekeepers.
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Prepares expense reports.
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Learns to prepare legal documents and enter time into firm-specific time-entry software.
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Works on special projects as assigned by supervisor and/or team coordinator.
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Participates in periodic meetings to ensure and improve work group effectiveness.
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Attends training sessions offered at the firm in order to become proficient with software currently in use.
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Will learn and provide back-up reception/Guest Services desk assistance as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Three months legal experience is preferred, OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Types at a speed of at least 25 WPM.
INTRODUCTION
Contributes to the efficient operation of the law firm by providing basic (administrative and legal) clerical and organizational assistance to the firm Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistants, while participating in training sessions and building skills to advance to the position of Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Calendar due dates and deadlines.
-
Create and maintain electronic files including, but not limited to, saving emails.
-
Coordinate resources to ensure multiple and complex tasks/activities are completed as required.
-
Provide overflow assistance as needed and/or assigned.
-
Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and legal documents required by the timekeepers from handwritten notes, transcribing equipment, drafts or oral instructions.
-
Proofread, photocopy, assemble, and distribute prepared materials as necessary.
-
Keyboard, scan and revise a variety of documents.
-
Coordinate lengthy document production with Word Processing personnel.
-
Prepare requests to open new U.S. or foreign matters.
-
File official documents with the USPTO and forwarding correspondence as directed.
-
Provides prompt, courteous and professional handling of correspondence, telephone calls, photocopying and faxes while assisting legal administrative assistants, switchboard operators and receptionists.
-
Sets up files as directed, codes documents and routes materials to the proper person, and files to ensure that materials are well-organized, maintained and accessible to timekeepers.
-
Prepares expense reports.
-
Learns to prepare legal documents and enter time into firm-specific time-entry software.
-
Works on special projects as assigned by supervisor and/or team coordinator.
-
Participates in periodic meetings to ensure and improve work group effectiveness.
-
Attends training sessions offered at the firm in order to become proficient with software currently in use.
-
Will learn and provide back-up reception/Guest Services desk assistance as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Three months legal experience is preferred, OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Types at a speed of at least 25 WPM.
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Who's Hiring
- Jobot17
- MANDARICH LAW GROUP, LLP5
- Amazon2
- Venable LLP2
- Mercalis1M
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting18
- Law & Legal Services14
- Education12
- Technology & Software2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
Entry Level Legal Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level legal assistant job?
Employers hiring entry level legal assistants typically look for familiarity with legal terminology, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. Completed coursework in paralegal studies, a legal internship, or office administrative experience gives candidates a clear edge. Highlighting document management, scheduling, or client communication skills in your resume helps, even if those experiences came from non-legal roles.
Which companies hire entry level legal assistants?
Companies hiring entry level legal assistants right now include Jobot, MANDARICH LAW GROUP, LLP, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring covers small local law firms, mid-size regional practices, corporate legal departments, and government agencies, all of which regularly bring on candidates who are early in their legal careers.
Are there remote entry level legal assistant jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles lean on-site for training and supervision reasons. About 18% of entry level legal assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility should filter specifically for those listings. Remote positions at this level often involve document review, data entry, and administrative support that can be handled off-site.
Are these new grad legal assistant jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad friendly and open to recent graduates and junior candidates with little to no professional experience. A new grad legal assistant posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and may accept internships, clinics, or a coursework portfolio in place of full-time history. Look for language like "entry level," "no experience required," or "will train" to identify those openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level legal assistants?
Entry Level legal assistant roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large legal or compliance teams that rely on support staff to manage caseloads, contracts, filings, and client records efficiently.