Legal Assistant
Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a legal assistant with 3+ years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment and will tailor to the unique support needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth running of the group and department as a whole.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys/paralegals
- Provide exceptional, detail-oriented skills in reviewing and proofreading correspondence and documents
- Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner
- File (electronically or by courier service) briefs and other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts with minimal supervision
- Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to schedule appointments, meetings
- Calculate and input case-related deadlines into the firm's docketing program
- Maintain electronic files for client matters
- Prepare shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
- Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions, including booking court reporters
- Reception and office coordination duties
- Perform other administrative duties as they arise
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting
- High School diploma or GED required
- Extensive experience in handling and completing State and Federal eFilings
Skills
- Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe, Nuance/Kofax, etc.
- Detailed oriented and highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
- Experience with iManage or equivalent document management system
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work
- Flexible Paid Time Off – Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays
- Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team
- Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
- Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities
- Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans
Pay
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
About the Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly.
We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.