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Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation)

Summary

This position reports to the Office Manager, as well as their assigned attorneys, and is responsible for providing the requisite legal secretarial and administrative support (clerical) needs of their assigned attorneys; typing letters, memos and reports, etc. as required; enter conflict information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks for new clients; complete and submit check request forms when filing motions, etc.; electronically filing (when applicable) with the appropriate court systems; provide documentation, as required, to clients; answer the direct dial phones for their assigned attorneys and legal assistants; maintain a system of filing for all attorney work and client information; periodically perform billable work (if qualified and if requested on an as-needed basis) by the assigned attorney or Business Unit Leader.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide legal secretarial and administrative (clerical) support to assigned attorneys (Member, Associate, Of Counsel, and Contract Attorney).
• Type letters, memos and reports as required.
• Enter conflict information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks for new clients.
• Complete and submit check request forms when filing motions, etc.
• Electronically file motions (when applicable) with the appropriate court system(s).
• Provide documentation, as required, to clients and opposing Counsel.
• Answer all incoming phone calls for assigned attorneys, unless otherwise directed.
• Maintain an appropriate filing system for all attorney and client work.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the Office Manager, attorneys, or Business Unit Leader, such as performing billable work (if qualified and if requested on an as-needed basis) and other related tasks.

Minimum Requirements

Must possess:

• Prior, detailed experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant (5 to 7 years preferred) in the specific practice area of need.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Word, Outlook and related MS softwares.
• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to manage a diverse workload for multiple people.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and business acumen when interacting with clients, potential clients and guests of the firm.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team player orientation.
• Designation as a Certified Legal Administrative Assistant is a plus.

In addition to a competitive salary, Clark Hill offers Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance with supplemental options; 401(K); PTO & Paid Holidays; Transportation Benefit, and a Hybrid Work Schedule.

Please use the link to apply https://www.clarkhill.com/careers/operations-opportunities/