Legal Support Assistant
About The Position
The Washington, D.C. office of Burr & Forman LLP seeks a legal support assistant to work 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. With one firm culture across our 20 offices, Burr & Forman is committed to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. To deliver the highest client service, we invest in our people. To recruit the best people, we are active leaders in our local communities. To be active leaders in our communities, we grow and nurture strong relationships with our clients and colleagues. It’s a virtuous cycle that drives our approach to client service. It’s the Burr way. If our commitment and values align with yours, please consider joining our growing team.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Professional appearance and demeanor with commitment to providing exceptional client-service
- Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership as a contributing member of the team
- Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in office setting preferred
- Some overtime may be required
Responsibilities
- Answer phone and direct calls accordingly
- Welcome and direct guests and visitors to the office
- Schedule conference rooms; manage conference room calendars and setup instructions; and maintain reception area and conference room appearances
- Stock office services, copy rooms and kitchens
- Prepare beverage services and maintain appearance of kitchen.
- Coordinate orders for lunch, catering for meetings, office and client events, and flowers and gifts for special occasions.
- Receive, distribute and ship mail, packages and deliveries
- Assist with large copy jobs and binder preparation.
- Assist with planning and execution of client office events.
- Perform courier runs as needed.
- Enter billable time into the firm's billing software and submit expense reimbursements
- Assist with other administrative functions such as preparing routine letters, memos, or spreadsheets; opening matters; mailings; proofreading; and organizing client documents and files
- Other responsibilities as needed
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance
- dental and vision insurance
- group term life and disability insurance
- a 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
- paid time off
- free wellness and mental health services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
