Receptionist / Legal Administrative Assistant

WILKINSON BARKER KNAUER LLP • Denver, CO

105d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its top-tier regulatory practice in Washington, DC. This is a non-exempt position with a 37.50-hour work week and the need for occasional overtime. Once trained, LAA will be afforded the opportunity to work remotely, as approved by Human Resources. We provide competitive compensation and benefits and an enjoyable, good-natured work environment.

Requirements

• College degree or two (2) years experience in a law firm or professional services environment is required.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills articulate and practices excellent listening, verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic; work equally well independently, as well as in groups, under high-pressure situations and with little or no supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance day-to-day work challenges, accommodate multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change.
• Strong desire to see things through and take pride in the results produced.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys calendars by planning and scheduling meetings, phone and video conferences, and travel.
• Assist with legal pleadings and presentations.
• Maintain and update attorney contacts and filing systems.
• Properly record attorney time entries and adhere to all related deadlines.
• Answer phones, take messages or field/answer all routine and non-routine questions.
• Work independently and within a team on special projects.
• Undertake occasional research projects.
• Provide back-up coverage to the Receptionist as necessary.
• Prepare check requests for expense and travel reimbursements.
• Draft and type general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, etc. Proofread drafts for spelling, grammar and layout consistency, making changes when appropriate. Responsible for the accuracy and clarity of final copies.
• Maintain accurate records of professional memberships, bar associations, and related attorney activities.
• Prepare news and regulatory update emails for distribution to attorneys.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees