What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at DCM Staffing?
Legal Administrative Assistant - On Site
The Legal Administrative Assistant supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys and paralegals.
Here's what you will be doing :
- Prepare, revise, and process correspondence and memoranda as well as complex legal documents according to the requirements set by the relevant Practice Group.
- Maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with the Firm's policies.
- Coordinates lengthy and complex document preparation with the appropriate support departments, as needed. Ensures that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included.
- Reviews and routes incoming mail and faxes. Prepares and processes outgoing mail, arranging for faxing, specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, due dates, and client-related activities.
- Prepares daily time entries for assigned attorneys and paralegals and submits in a timely manner. Prepares expense reimbursement and disbursement requests. Coordinates client billing matters with the billing staff in the Accounting Department as needed.
- Receives and screens phone calls and takes messages as required. Receives and directs clients and visitors. Schedules meetings and arranges for conference rooms and meals.
- Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares itineraries, and prepares travel expense reports, as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
Hours : 8 : 30 - 5 : 00 (with some flexibility)
The rate for this role is $20-30 per hour . This range represents the low and high end of the compensation range for this position. Actual compensation offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
Salary : $20 - $30