Legal Team Assistant

About the role

The Legal Team Assistant provides administrative support to attorneys office-wide, including the Client Services Team (CST), the Attorney Resource Center (ARC), and the local office. The role works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment to deliver the highest level of service to internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorney teams office-wide, including assisting with printing and assembly of large print requests, scanning and processing third-party vendor invoices, processing attorneys' expenses, ensuring proper indexing and filing of both paper and electronic documents, preparing materials for overnight/mail service deliveries, creating and maintaining original and electronic client case files, searching and reviewing electronic document files for specific requests, and collaborating with resources inside and outside the firm to complete projects and tasks.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with the Office Administrator to complete local office projects, tasks and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CST Specialists, ARC Team, and other Legal Team Assistants.
• Adhere to all firm policies, procedures, standards and guidelines while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred; applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in a law firm environment preferred.

Education

• Education: Associate’s Degree preferred; applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in a law firm environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must exhibit initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven and detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, initiative, decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of office equipment, including personal computer, copier, telephone, transcription equipment, etc.
• Keyboarding skills of 60 wpm or higher required.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills required to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects 20 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

Reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is: Seattle: $24.76/hr - $27.88/hr. For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com)