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Foley & Lardner LLP · 2 days ago

Legal Assistant

US-TN-Nashville

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $114K/yr

3+ years exp

Foley & Lardner LLP is a renowned law firm that values unique perspectives and professional growth. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to provide executive legal assistance to attorneys, performing complex secretarial and clerical tasks while ensuring quality work for clients.

AssociationBusiness DevelopmentLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys by providing executive level administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including: word processing and document production, meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling

Interact with persons at all levels in the firm, industry and community; heavy client contact

Receive and screen telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; answer routine questions and furnish information to inquiring parties

Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel; maintain attorney's calendar and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are met

Communicate attorney's instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area

Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters

Maintain physical and electronic client, research and administrative files utilizing NetDocs

Interact with clients frequently by responding to their questions and obtaining information as required

Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney's review, including miscellaneous correspondence and client billing

Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents

Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors

Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact

Receive and redirect attorney requests and needs as appropriate to expedite solutions

Manage incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail

Submit conflicts check(s) through OPEN

Enter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare engagement letters

Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms

Qualification

Legal assistant experienceMicrosoft OfficeDocument productionClient communicationProofreadingSchedulingFile management

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of three (3) years of legal assistant experience required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office required

Company

Foley & Lardner LLP

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Foley & Lardner LLP stands at the nexus of the Energy & Infrastructure, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing Sectors.

Founded in 1842

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.foley.com

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