Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

In your role as a Legal Assistant at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, you will provide support to attorneys in the Litigation practice area. Your responsibilities will include managing calendars, drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, and assisting with administrative tasks. This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in a legal environment, preferably within litigation, and a high school diploma or equivalent. You must also have exceptional communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and be willing to learn new technologies and software.

This is a full-time position located in our Raleigh, NC office. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes a variety of resources to enhance your overall well-being, such as medical, dental, and vision care, a wellness program, and opportunities for career development and growth. We also have a positive and respectful work climate, with a collaborative culture and a contemporary work environment.

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Litigation)
Location: Raleigh, NC
Job ID: 1799
Department: Office Operations
Open Date: Monday, March 25, 2024

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel plans for attorneys
- Process new client/matter documentation and prepare engagement letters
- Compose and prepare confidential correspondence
- Transcribe, type, edit, and finalize legal documents
- Maintain and organize both hard-copy and electronic files
- Communicate with clients and resolve questions or concerns
- Prepare and submit expense reports and reimbursements
- Enter time into time management software
- Create reports using Excel
- File court documents and manage dockets
- Track and file continuing legal education credit
- Provide assistance with civic, charitable, community, and professional activities

Requirements:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Certificate or Undergraduate Degree strongly preferred
- 5+ years experience in a legal environment, preferably in the litigation practice area
- Ability and willingness to work in the office four to five days per week
- Professional demeanor and willingness to work proactively as part of a team
- Exceptional communication skills via phone, email and in-person
- Strong organizational skills with excellent judgment and attention to detail
- Technology literacy and willingness to learn new technologies and software
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Adaptability and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups
- Ability to identify and analyze issues and make decisions
- Solid understanding of confidentiality requirements
- Valid authorization to work in the .

Why You Should Apply:

- Opportunity to work with a highly respected law firm
- Comprehensive and competitive total rewards package
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Positive and respectful work climate with a collaborative culture
- Contemporary and modern work environment

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at or to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

In summary, the law firm Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Raleigh, NC office in the Litigation practice area. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a legal environment and a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a full-time position with a competitive total rewards package and opportunities for career development and growth. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for managing calendars, drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, and providing administrative support. If you have exceptional communication skills, are proficient in Microsoft Office, and have a willingness to learn new technologies and software, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join a respected law firm with a positive and collaborative work environment.

what you'll be doing

manage an active calendar of appointments, meetings, video calls and travel plans on behalf of attorneys
process new client/matter documentation including initiation of conflict checks, input information into firm's new business intake system and prepare engagement letters to clients
compose and prepare confidential correspondence
transcribe, type, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, memos, charts, billings and reports from dictation, handwritten or existing documents
maintain and organize both hard-copy and electronic files
respond and resolve questions or concerns from clients and other attorneys in a timely and professional manner
prepare and submit personal and client-related attorney expense reports and reimbursements into firm’s expense management software
enter time into time management software on behalf of timekeepers
create reports using excel
communicate with clients as to billing issues and status of matters
electronic court filings and docket management in courtalert
track and file continuing legal education credit for assigned legal staff
provide assistance in civic, charitable, community, and professional activities

job requirements:

bring your best

knowledge base & education:

minimum requirements:

high school diploma or equivalent required; certificate or undergraduate degree strongly preferred
5+ years experience in a legal environment, preferably in the litigation practice area
ability and willingness to work in the office four to five days per week
professional demeanor and willingness to work proactively as part of a team across various practice groups
exceptional communication skills via or to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information

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