Litigation Administrative Assistant

3 to 5 yrs experience or more

Hybrid role : Tue, Wed in office ; Mon, Thu, Friday Remote

LAAs report to the Office Manager. Day to day work is coordinated by Team Leads.

About the job :

This Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) position is a member of a Business Litigation LAA team. The Team is responsible for producing a variety of work product related to the attorney / client interface. This includes, but is not limited to, the production of documents; the management of time entry; e-filing, binders, coordination and facilitation of travel plans, meetings, electronic and face-to-face communications; handling of incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence; expense entry; and file maintenance. The LAA must be able to work effectively with a variety of professionals, including, attorneys, paralegals, staff and clients.

Required Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of LAA experience or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills required with Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as with file document management tools such as iManage Work.

Preferred Education & Experience

• College or business school.
• Prior experience in the assigned practice area(s).
• Strong computer skills.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Minimum of three (3) days in the office is required.

L egal Administrative Support (75%)

• Responsible for typing and modifying legal documents accurately and within requested timeframes for assigned legal group, prioritizing work among assignments and meeting specific deadlines on projects.
• Coordinates lengthy and complex document preparation with Work Product Support Services as needed.
• Prepares documents for e-filing as required.
• Reviews and routes incoming mail. Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
• Ensures that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included.
• Maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with current policies.
• Works with Information Governance to create and maintain client files and indexes.
• Marks case or matter related documents as needed with filing instructions to ensure proper filing. Performs routine filing and retrieves files as needed.
• Maintains chronological files and administrative files for assigned attorneys.
• Responsible for professionally managing incoming calls, including client calls, assisting in coordinating timekeeper calendars, expense reports, travel and meeting arrangements. Coordinates specific client dates with the Calendar / Docket Department as needed.
• Prepares and processes new matter forms.
• Receives and screens phone calls and takes messages as required.
• Receives and directs clients and visitors.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares itineraries, and prepares travel expense reports.
• Schedules meetings and arranges for conference rooms and meals.
• Maintains and updates contact names and addresses in the contact database.
• Communicates effectively with clients and with others in the Firm.
• Is proactive in anticipating the business needs of the assigned attorneys; plans ahead and meets deadlines.

Client Billing Coordination (20%)

• Prepares daily time entries for assigned attorneys utilizing Firm approved narrative guidelines, and submits in a timely manner to Accounting.
• Prepares expense reimbursement / disbursement requests.
• Coordinates client billing matters with Accounting billing staff, attorneys, and clients; prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets.
• General and Administrative (5%)
• Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and provides assistance to other LAAs as time permits.
• Works cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the Firm.
• Performs other duties as assigned by core practice group.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem-solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility : This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel : No travel is expected for this position.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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I look forward to speaking and make it a great day!

Nandini

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