Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a legal assistant with 5 years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support to our trial and litigation team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment and will tailor support to the unique needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth operation of the group and department.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
• Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high-volume complex legal documents, pleadings (including tables of contents and tables of authorities), letters, and emails
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems
• Maintain calendars, including scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and knowledge of civil and federal court deadlines, rules, and procedures
• Prepare for and assist in trials
• Assist paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance
• Arrange travel, including car, hotel, and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses for accounting
• Handle administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices, and client reporting

Requirements

• 5 years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary
• Legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts
• Knowledge of e-filing systems
• Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, with strong writing, researching, and organizational skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Previous experience with FileSite or iManage filing systems
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative with minimal supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Flexible paid time off: 20 days plus 11 firm-paid holidays
• Referral rewards: generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities, including global training programs
• Engaging culture with social events, volunteer initiatives, and professional development
• Inclusive parental leave: six months fully paid for all parents
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Robust disability coverage: short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans

Pay

The pay range for this position is $41.21 - $46.70 per hour ($75,000 - $85,000 annually). The range considers factors such as skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for geographic differentials.