Legal Assistant - Junior / Entry Level Opportunity
This entry-level Legal Assistant position at a busy litigation law firm in Boynton Beach offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on legal and administrative experience. The role involves supporting attorneys with document preparation, case management, scheduling, and general office duties in a professional, on-site environment, ideal for recent graduates or those starting a legal career.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Legal Services (Litigation Law Firm).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level / junior Legal Assistant role supporting a busy litigation practice. You will work on-site and receive hands-on training to learn daily law‑firm procedures and litigation support tasks.
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal staff
- Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documents and correspondence
- Assist with document management, filing, and case organization
- Handle routine correspondence, emails, and telephone calls professionally
- Assist with scheduling and calendar coordination for attorneys and hearings
- Enter and maintain information in case management systems and databases
- Support basic litigation tasks (e.g., preparing filings, organizing exhibits)
- Perform general administrative duties and ad hoc projects as assigned
- Learn firm procedures and build a working understanding of the litigation process
Who You Are
You’re motivated to start a career in the legal profession and ready to learn in a structured, professional environment.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred
- Strong interest in a long-term legal career and willingness to learn
- Polished, professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Dependable, motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy office
- Comfortable learning new office technology and case management software
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- $20.00 per hour to start — 40 hours per week
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (on-site)
- Health insurance available after the probationary period
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off and vacation
- Professional, structured work environment
- Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on litigation experience and build a long-term career
Location & Schedule
- Location: On-site in Boynton Beach, FL
- Employment Type: Full-time, on-site, standard daytime hours
Additional Notes
This opportunity is posted on behalf of a Confidential Client in the legal services industry. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and will consider qualified candidates without regard to protected characteristics. Any contact or interview requests will come through Careertakes or the Confidential Client; direct employer contact details have been removed from this posting per platform guidelines.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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