Legal Administrative Assistant

Faegre Drinker • Florham Park, NJ

9d • $39 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant to work with our Business Litigation practice group in our Florham Park office. You will be part of a dynamic team providing a full range of legal administrative support to the assignments in a timely and efficient manner. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

Requirements

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/videoconference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• 15+ years of legal administrative experience
• Minimum of high school graduation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Word

Nice To Haves

• experience in business litigation strongly preferred
• business school or related professional legal secretarial degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with state and federal e-filing
• Handle contact with clients and external professionals
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Assemble and file documents electronically
• Enter time on behalf of assigned timekeepers, process payment requests, and coordinate the client billing process
• Maintain client files and contact information
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings, and travel arrangements
• Other administrative tasks, as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off
• discretionary bonus
• life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED