Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant. This position will provide legal and administrative support to Litigation lawyers in a highly collaborative working environment. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office and two days remote each week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file court documents in state and federal courts, including electronic filings
• Responsible for document preparation including pleadings, editing, file maintenance and, client billing
• Preparation of correspondence and responses for mailing, faxing, courier, FEDEX, including the certificate of mailing, copy and filing of documents as per client instructions and/or protocol
• Manage and maintain accurate and organized physical and electronic files
• Enter and review timekeeper entries and assist in the preparation of billing ensuring timely submission of invoices
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients in person and by phone
• Arrange travel and process expense reimbursements
• Handle confidential and sensitive firm and client information with discretion
• Handle administrative confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information
• These duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature
• Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements for this position

Experience & Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Litigation experience in a mid to large sized law firm
• Proficient in legal and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, document preparation, filing, time entry, billing, expenses, telephone contact, travel arrangements, and calendar maintenance
• Working knowledge of local court rules and procedures
• Possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently, and multi-task a must. Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent client service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required. Knowledge of Intapp, iManage, and Chrome River is a plus.
• Must have a solid ability to learn and adapt to new software programs are essential
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and professional correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and manage incoming and outgoing requests efficiently
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Salary

Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position is $78,000 - $90,000, based on experience and local market.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

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