Legal Administrative Assistant

The role

You will provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys at a law firm. The role covers case matters, court filings, calendars and client communication.

What you will do

• Provide support and administrative assistance to attorneys and colleagues
• Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including conflict checks, engagement letters and file management
• Prepare, format, proofread and edit legal documents and court filings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
• File documents in state, federal and appellate courts using electronic filing applications (e.g. File & ServeXpress)
• Communicate with court personnel regarding procedures, rules and deadlines
• Manage incoming mail, notices and document distribution
• Maintain electronic and client files within the document management system
• Maintain case calendars (hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines) and distribute daily/weekly appearance reports
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing support, client budgets and billing inquiries
• Prepare expense reports, assist with travel arrangements, and manage vendor invoices, reimbursements and check requests

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or litigation environment
• Familiarity with legal terminology, document formatting and court procedures
• Professional communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, courts and vendors
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Comfortable working in an in-office/hybrid environment

Nice to have

• Experience with electronic filing systems

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match
• Generous PTO plan
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. The firm emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, client service and innovation.