Legal Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school education
• 3+ years office support experience
• Accurate typing
• Working knowledge of personal computers
• Strong knowledge and skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent grammar, spelling, punctuation and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of basic office equipment (i.e., copier, scanner, telephones, etc.)
• Aptitude to learn new computer programs
• Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a wide variety of people inside and outside the firm
• Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and the work assigned by several attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, legal specialists and other colleagues throughout the firm
• Ability to maintain composure, behave professionally and work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills to handle a variety of responsibilities under general supervision
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a law firm a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with the business intake process – run adversary searches, draft screening memos and engagement letters and open new files.
• Manage administrative tasks such as processing and disseminating mail, preparation of audit letter responses, billable time input, expense reports, check requests and reviewing client billing statements.
• Schedule and manage travel arrangements.
• Perform in-office tasks/requests, projects, overflow work, administrative work and other duties as required (i.e., copying, scanning, filing, preparation of binders, document organization, etc.).
• Create and edit documents in Microsoft Office with a high level of attention to detail.
• Manage workflow and priorities.
• Support the team and demonstrate a positive and collaborative approach to working with others.
• Manage logistics for internal and/or external meetings.
• Provide backup support in other areas, such as reception.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour scheduled work week
• Wellness program
• Generous PTO
• Holiday pay
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• EAP
• STD
• LTD
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
• Educational assistance
• Free or discounted legal services
• Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation