Legal Administrative Assistant/Litigation experience required
About The Position
Shook has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its legal team. The ideal candidate will, among other duties as assigned, draft and prepare legal correspondence, manage calendars and provide clerical, administrative and organizational support to multiple attorneys, paralegals and analysts. Excellent communication, organizational skills, ability to work on several projects simultaneously, participation in on-going learning and development, and demonstration of initiative and mentoring teammates are essential in this role at Shook. Must be able to type 50 WPM and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. #LI-SH1
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience.
- ALS, PLS or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate will be considered in lieu of experience.
- Ability to type 50 WPM.
- Must have basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements.
- Must be able to use legal citations and apply to firm documents.
- Working knowledge of legal time entry, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Skilled in the use of a redlining tool.
- Working knowledge of basic office functions.
Nice To Haves
- An Associate's Degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- draft and prepare legal correspondence
- manage calendars
- provide clerical support to attorneys, paralegals and analysts
- provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and analysts
- provide organizational support to attorneys, paralegals and analysts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
