What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Shook, Hardy and Bacon LLP?
Are you looking for a firm that offers a challenging, rewarding and progressive atmosphere? A firm that develops its employees and offers the opportunity to work in diverse areas of the law? You've come to the right place. Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. offers a team-oriented work environment, and prides itself on providing exceptional legal services to a diverse array of clients across the country.
Shook's St. Louis office has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant looking to grow and expand their legal career. The successful candidate will work with our litigation group. In supporting our litigation group, the candidate will draft and prepare correspondence, handle e-filing, manage calendars and provide clerical, administrative and organizational support to attorneys, paralegals and analysts.
As a candidate, you will stand out by possessing :
- Minimum 3 years of litigation experience;
- Above-average technology skills, including comprehensive understanding and ability to fully utilize all Microsoft Office products;
- Experience e-filing on federal district court and various state court platforms;
- A willingness to share knowledge and collaborate with teams across Shook's 19 offices and practice groups;
- Strong attention-to-detail demonstrated by work product.
As an employer, Shook provides the mentorship, professional development and support needed to succeed and excel in your legal career.
This position is hybrid, requiring 3 days per week in our St. Louis office following successful completion of training.
High School diploma or GED and three years related experience, OR equivalent combination of education and / or experience. Bachelor's degree, ALS, PLS, CAP, or Paralegal certificate preferred.Other Skills : Must have basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements. Must be able to use legal citations and apply to firm documents. Working knowledge of time entry software, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Skilled in the use of a redlining tool. Working knowledge of basic office functions. Ability to type 50 WPM.Ability to anticipate, identify, and proactively implement actions that allow timekeepers to be efficient and effective in serving client needs. Shares knowledge and mentors others on technology applications and firm / division processes.
