Stinson LLP ยท 3 days ago
Legal Administrative Assistant - Transactional Law
Stinson LLP is a law firm seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to support attorneys and paralegals in various administrative tasks. The LAA will be responsible for producing legal documents, managing time entries, coordinating travel plans, and maintaining client files while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for typing and modifying legal documents accurately and within requested timeframes for assigned legal group, prioritizing work among assignments and meeting specific deadlines on projects
Coordinates lengthy and complex document preparation with Work Product Support Services as needed
Prepares documents for e-filing as required
Reviews and routes incoming mail. Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required
Ensures that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included
Maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with current policies
Works with Information Governance Department to create and maintain client files and indexes
Marks case or matter related documents as needed with filing instructions to ensure proper filing
Performs routine filing and retrieves files as needed
Responsible for professionally managing incoming calls, including client calls, assisting in coordinating timekeeper calendars, expense reports, travel and meeting arrangements
Coordinates specific client dates with the Calendar/Docket Department as needed
Prepares and processes new matter forms
Receives and directs clients and visitors
Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares itineraries, and prepares travel expense reports
Schedules meetings and arranges for conference rooms and meals
Maintains and updates contact names and addresses in the contact database
Communicates effectively with clients and with others in the Firm
Is proactive in anticipating the business needs of the assigned attorneys; plans ahead and meets deadlines
Prepares daily time entries for assigned attorneys utilizing Firm approved narrative guidelines, and submits in a timely manner to Accounting
Prepares expense reimbursement/disbursement requests
Coordinates client billing matters with Accounting billing staff, attorneys, and clients; prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets
Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and provides assistance to other LAAs as time permits
Serves as a backup LAA to assigned timekeepers
Works cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the Firm
Performs other duties as assigned by core practice group
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
7+ years LAA experience or equivalent
Strong computer skills required with Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as with file document management tools such as iManage
Preferred
College or business school
Prior experience in the assigned practice area(s)
Strong computer skills with PowerPoint
Law firm experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Medical savings accounts
Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program
Company
Stinson LLP
Stinson LLP collaborates with clients ranging from individuals and privately held enterprises to national companies and international public corporations.
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