What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Snell & Wilmer?
Corporate & Securities legal administrative assistant
Snell & Wilmer, one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the western United States, is currently seeking a full-time legal administrative assistant to join its fast-paced Corporate & Securities practice in the Salt Lake City office.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients, attorneys, and co-workers
- Drafting, formatting, and proofing documents
- Completing entity, tax, property and docket searches
- Filing of various corporate documents in multiple states
- Recording documents with County Recorder’s Offices
- Assisting in the preparation and distribution of closing binders
- Compiling costs at time of closing
- Entering details from attorney time records
- Coordinating monthly billing process
- Corresponding with clients
- Maintaining attorney and paralegal calendars
- Answering telephone calls
- Making travel arrangements and submitting expense reimbursement reports
- Opening new client matters
Position requirements
- At least 5 years of legal secretary experience, preferably in a large law firm, supporting multiple attorneys. Transactional practice experience a plus
- General understanding of corporate filings
- Excellent grammar, typing, and proofreading skills
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and multiple cloud-based software programs
- High level of organization and time-management skills
- Must have a positive attitude and commitment to client service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
- Dedication to producing quality work and bringing assigned tasks and projects to completion
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Notary a plus, or willing to be one within 3 months of hire
Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.
Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
