Legal Administrative Assistant

Foulston Siefkin LLP•Wichita, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Foulston is looking for a teammate to help support attorneys in our Wichita office as a Legal Administrative Assistant. This position offers the opportunity to work with many different practice areas and therefore requires flexibility and a desire for continuous learning. Critical thinker, team player, and detail oriented round out the characteristics of our ideal candidate. As one of the most respected law firms in the state of Kansas for over a century, Foulston represents a diverse client base ranging from individuals and emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies. During this time, the Firm has grown to more than 80 attorneys and three offices. Philanthropy continues to be a priority, and we are dedicated to improving the communities where we work and live through community involvement. We believe that each of our team members is an important part of the Firm’s overall success. The Firm could not provide excellent legal services without superior attorneys and employees, which means we look for the very best at all levels of our organization. Our employees are treated with respect, and we strive to provide a positive work environment that is both professionally and financially rewarding.

Requirements

Excellent technical skills, including expertise in Microsoft Word
Strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with use of proper grammar and punctuation
Professional demeanor and outstanding character

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant is desirable

Responsibilities

Prepare, edit, and revise business and legal documents from drafts and/or templates
Assist with document production and exhibit preparation
Communicate with various courts of law including filing documents, scheduling, and conflict resolution
Work with document versioning and comparisons
Manage attorney calendars, telephone calls, and mail, as well as make travel arrangements
Maintain client files and documents using the Firm document management system
Open and close client files following conflict procedures
Assist attorneys with recording and editing billable time as well as preparing billing to clients
Manage deadline tracking and scheduling for matters
Communicate professionally with clients and other parties in person, over the phone, and in writing
Other duties as assigned to support the attorneys, paralegals, and our clients in fulfillment of the Firm’s mission