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Mayer Brown · 1 day ago

Legal Practice Assistant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $73K/yr

1+ years exp

Mayer Brown is an international law firm recognized for its strategic partnerships with major corporations and financial institutions. They are seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to provide administrative support and collaborate with attorneys to ensure efficient workflow within the secretarial team.

AdviceConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Creates, formats, revises, and proofs correspondence, client bills, and documents for accuracy and grammar, handling varied degrees of complexity

Provides phone support, interacting with both internal and external clients

Manages calendars, schedules and coordinates meetings or conferences, including facilities, catering, invitations, agendas and details

Organizes and maintains legal correspondence and document files according to Firm processes and systems

Coordinates conflict checks and the opening of new matters

Executes complex and confidential tasks, including maintaining client contacts, travel arrangements, compiling documents, assisting with new business presentations, entering attorney time, preparing expense reports and reconciling corporate credit card accounts

Handles and/or coordinates photocopying and scanning

Continuing education by actively pursuing opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge

Performs other tasks as assigned or required to meet the Firm’s goals and objectives

Qualification

Microsoft Office proficiencyLegal environment experienceCommunication skillsCustomer service skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

College degree required. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job

Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a legal or professional services environment required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; accurate typing, grammar and spelling skills required

Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors

Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities and collaborate with others

Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative

Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion

Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance

401(k) savings plan

Back-up childcare and eldercare

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Company

Mayer Brown

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Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in key business centers across the Americas, Asia and Europe.

Founded in 1863

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mayerbrown.com/

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