Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, proactive support to assigned employment and labor relations attorneys, and others, on occasion
• Prepares and reviews documents, letters and memoranda according to Firm standards using word processing and document management systems and software
• Accurately proofreads and edits documents
• Independently performs administrative duties such as managing and maintaining attorney schedules and calendars; proofing, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting CLEs; assisting with management of client contacts, emails, and print documents; processing mail; requesting and following up on reimbursements; and other related tasks
• E-files in state and federal courts
• Supports the billing process
• Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance with Firm's Information Governance Policy
• Reviews attorney emails and saves to correct client file as requested

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience strongly preferred
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
• Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and learn new software