Wachler & Associates, P.C. · 1 month ago
Experienced Legal Assistant
Royal Oak, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWachler & Associates, P.C. is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support their Managing Partner and paralegal team. The role involves organizing legal documents, managing calendars, and assisting with various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations within the law firm.
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Responsibilities
Organize emails and other case-related documents into case folders within the document management system
Coordinate scheduling and extensive calendar management
Draft, edit, format, and finalize documents
Request documents from clients
Assist in document management; drafting, proofing and editing correspondence, memos, briefs, forms, engagement letters and document assembly in proper legal form; files legal documents with appropriate attachments, both electronically and via traditional filing methods
Proofread and edit documents to ensure accuracy and professional appearance
Opens new files, performs conflict of interest checks through conflicts control system, and maintains all electronic and physical client and general files in a neat and orderly condition
Maintains attorney calendars and deadline reminders, including but not limited to appointments and follow-up dates
Answers telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner; forwards messages to the intended parties; answers non-legal questions. Places phone calls as needed or requested
Arranges for the proper delivery of documents/projects via courier runs, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, Express Mail, etc.; provides complete information to courier for delivery
Enters and proofreads time in the billing system; to the extent possible, ensures accurate entry of complete information before each monthly deadline on an as needed basis
Attend staff meetings, training sessions and other required employee meetings
Copying, typing, scanning, faxing and any other general office duties as needed
Maintains confidentiality in all firm and client matters
Assists with other firm work as directed by attorney or paralegal
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm
Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Proficiency with Smokeball or similar case management software
Superior organizational skills
Able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Keen attention to details
Calendar and deadline management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective problem-solving abilities
Collaborates and cooperates with other staff members
Proactive attitude toward work
Company
Wachler & Associates, P.C.
For over 40 years, Wachler & Associates, P.C.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Andrew Wachler
Managing Partner
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