Seyfarth Shaw LLP · 1 month ago
Legal Support Assistant (Labor & Employment)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $91K/yr
4+ years expSeyfarth Shaw LLP is a leading law firm that values great people as the key to their success. As a Legal Support Assistant, you will provide a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys while maintaining positive contact with clients and colleagues.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Input, revise, and finalize correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents. Draft routine correspondence, memoranda and other documents
File legal documents, 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
Process client billing. Assist with review and edit of bills as necessary
Schedule appointments 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 support for Legal Support Assistant Team Members’ attorneys
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 4-6 years of legal assistant experience
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 of multiple attorney assignments
Flexibility to work overtime occasionally
Good attendance and punctuality
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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