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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Denver Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is looking for a proactive and highly organized Legal Assistant to join their Denver office. The Legal Assistant will provide legal and administrative support to timekeepers in the Venture Best practice area, requiring prior experience supporting Transactional, Corporate or Litigation attorneys.

BankingConsultingFinancial ServicesLegalProfessional ServicesVenture Capital

Responsibilities

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

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, ChromeRiver

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

Track and file continuing legal education credit for assigned legal staff

Provide assistance in civic, charitable, community, and professional activities

Qualification

Legal Assistant experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyIManage experienceDocuSign experienceChrome River experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Certificate or Undergraduate Degree strongly preferred

3 -5+ years' experience in a legal environment, preferably in the transactional and/or 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 phone, email and in-person

Strong organizational and process skills, focused attention on detail, and ability to spot inaccuracies and inconsistencies in documents

Technology literacy and willingness to learn new technologies and software

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position and Firm evolves

Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and varying deadlines

Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Ability to multi-task, set priorities, manage time effectively and exhibit excellent follow-up

Team player mentality, with a desire to be a part of a collaborative, high-performing group

Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions

Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems

Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Valid authorization to work in the U.S

Preferred

Certificate or Undergraduate Degree strongly preferred

Experience in the following software a plus: iManage or similar electronic document management system, DocuSign or similar e-signature program, iTimekeep or similar electronic time management system, Chrome River or similar expense report and reimbursement software, Electronic billing software, CourtAlert