Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant (Law Firm Experience Only)
We are conducting a search for an experienced Executive Assistant with a minimum of 5-7 years of legal secretarial experience in a litigation firm and proficient in TOC/TOA, styles and e-Filing.
The successful candidate will provide a variety of high-level support to a group of attorneys in both the litigation and bankruptcy departments by assisting with clerical tasks as outlined below. In addition, the assistant provides back-up support to team attorneys.
What You'll Do:
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Strong document management: format documents using Styles, create Table of Contents, Table of Authorities and miscellaneous documents.
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Machine transcription, formatting and editing documents; prepare documents for court filings.
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Proofreading
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Coordinate attorney and client meetings
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Calendar management
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Regular contact with clients
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Strong telephone skills, take detailed messages
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Triage all incoming queries and issues
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Arrange travel (ground and air)
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Maintain high volume of client files (paper and electronic)
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Draft general correspondence
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Expense reimbursement
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Retention/Retainer letters
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Billing (pre-bills)
General Responsibilities:
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Place guests’ names on the Security List
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Reserve conference rooms and arrange for refreshments for meetings
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Attorney time entries (Intapp)
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Manage Contact list
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Maintain State Bar and miscellaneous organization memberships
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Follow up on all matters
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Provide back-up support to team attorneys
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Maintain confidentiality and exercise diplomacy at all times
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Minimum of 5-7 years of legal secretarial experience in a litigation firm
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
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Strong organizational skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Proficient in e-Filing
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Excellent grammar in oral and written form
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Excellent judgment
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Resourceful and great problem solving skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Strong follow up and follow through
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Must be able to multi-task and quickly switch gears when necessary and maintain efficiency
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Must be able to work independently and anticipate needs / be proactive
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Maintains a professional appearance in person and on the telephone
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Must be able to manage and prioritize competing assignments and meet deadlines
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Must be flexible and able to work beyond regular work schedule on short notice
