Dechert LLP · 3 hours ago
Legal Team Assistant
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expDechert LLP is a law firm seeking a Legal Team Assistant to provide diverse administrative and organizational support to the legal team. The role involves preparing documents, managing billing, and facilitating communication with clients and team members.
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Responsibilities
Interact regularly with lawyers, paralegals and business professional staff in facilitating the flow of all administrative work, occasional contact with clients, counsel and court personnel
Answer phones, transfer calls, take messages, establish conference calls and use voice mail
Handle written and electronic correspondence, including editing, adjusting language or terminology and correcting grammar where appropriate to improve work product
Investigates and responds to client requests, including organizing and sending materials to clients
Prepare client bills and associated cover letters
Maintains and processes client billing for principals, directly or indirectly
Prepare new matter reports and update list of client/matter codes
Liaise with clients, investigating and responding to requests where appropriate
Manage lawyers’ Outlook calendars, proactively preventing scheduling conflicts and facilitating solutions
Maintain lawyers’ time entries in iTimekeep
Monitor professional development requirements for principals
Create and update comprehensive contact information using Dechert CRM best practices
Make travel arrangements and complete travel and expense reports in Concur
Manage workflow and coordinate projects with office services
Schedule meetings, reserve rooms, coordinate video or audio equipment, and catering
Plan events, such as business dinners, cocktail receptions, etc
Use MS Office in preparation of documents, spreadsheets and presentations
Maintain document filing to firm standards including Kwiktag
Utilize iManage document management system for all documents
Review and process administrative and personal charges via BillBack
Delegates appropriate admin tasks to the Legal Team Administration Assistants, such as time recording, expenses, etc
Maintain up to date handover notes to ensure consistent quality of service in case of absence
Performs all other duties as necessary and as assigned by your allocated principal or Legal Team Coordinator for efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required; college or advanced degree a plus
4+ years of relevant experience required, previous litigation practice or general legal secretarial experience preferred
Strong attention to detail, tech savvy, problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work productively and cooperatively with other employees and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates professionalism and prioritizes confidentiality
Systems Required: iManage, MS Office, Elite, Aderant, Carpe Diem, CRM
Preferred
previous litigation practice or general legal secretarial experience preferred
Company
Dechert LLP
Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead.
1001-5000 employees
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