Legal Administrative Assistant

Foulston Siefkin LLP•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Foulston is looking for a team member who is interested in working with complex legal documents, has strong organizational skills, and a passion to help others. This position would support attorneys in our Topeka office to help provide our clients with quality legal services. The ideal candidate is intelligent, team-oriented, and has a strong desire for excellence!

Requirements

Excellent technical skills, including expertise in Microsoft Word
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail in all your work
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with use of proper grammar and punctuation
Strong interpersonal skills, a 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
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's document management system
Open and close client files following conflict procedures
Communicate with various courts of law including filing documents, scheduling, and conflict resolution
Manage deadline tracking and scheduling for matters
Assist with document production and exhibit preparation
Assist attorneys with recording and editing billable time as well as preparing billing for clients
Communicate professionally with clients, courts and other parties in person, over the phone and in writing
Other duties as assigned to support the attorneys in fulfillment of the Firm’s mission