Seyfarth Shaw LLP · 1 month ago
Legal Support Assistant (Labor & Employment)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expSeyfarth Shaw LLP is a leading law firm that values professional development and a collaborative environment. They are seeking a Litigation Legal Support Assistant to provide legal and administrative support for attorneys in their Labor and Employment practice, ensuring efficient operations and positive client relations.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Input, revise, and finalize correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents. Draft routine correspondence, memoranda and other documents
File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing in all courts and agencies; prepare documents for service of process; prepare case 'shell' documents for use by attorneys
Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos
Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar
Maintain good public relations with clients
Review all incoming mail, distribute to teams as needed and upload to the DMS
Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery
Prepare expense reports, manage vendor invoices, mailings, and request checks as needed
Enter attorney time. Send time entry reminders
Assist with review and edit of bills as necessary
Schedule appointment and make arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel
Complete client/matter intake forms. Request conflicts of interest checks. Open new files. Prepare files to be closed
Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g., word processing, receptionists, file/document clerks, office services)
Provide overflow and absence coverage assistance as well as secretarial support for Secretarial Team Members’ attorneys
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of litigation legal assistant experience required
Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Legal citation and legal terminology expertise
Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology
The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands off multiple attorney assignments
Flexibility to work overtime occasionally
Good attendance and punctuality
Preferred
Labor and Employment experience preferred
Recent experience at a large, national firm
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
High stakes. High volume. High impact.
1001-5000 employees
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