Seyfarth Shaw LLP ยท 23 hours ago
Legal Support Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expSeyfarth Shaw LLP is a leading law firm that values its people and invests in their professional development. The Legal Support Assistant will perform various secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys in a fast-paced Labor & Employment practice, maintaining positive client contact and ensuring confidentiality of client matters.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Draft, input, revise and finalize routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents
Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and context
Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos
Complete client/matter forms, request conflicts of interest checks, open new files and maintain all client and general files
Manage multiple partner level attorneys and associates. Maintain and support complex partner level and attorney and team calendars and schedules. Coordinate and manage depositions, mediations, client meetings, team meeting schedules and calls
Maintain client contact information
Maintain electronic client and general files. Review incoming mail, ensure client documents and emails are properly uploaded and filed to the DMS system, Kiteworks, Seyfarth Link, etc
Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery
Enter attorney time and send time entry reminders
Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g. word processing, receptionists, assist with client billing, records clerks, office services, conflicts department, finance, etc.)
Prepare and process expense reports, and vendor invoices in Chrome River
Schedule attorney appointments/client meetings, prepare agendas, coordinate conferences and travel arrangements
Complete other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience
Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Legal citation and legal terminology expertise
Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology
The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands of multiple attorney assignments
Flexibility to work overtime occasionally
Good attendance and punctuality
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
High stakes. High volume. High impact.
1001-5000 employees
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