Legal Administrative Assistant

PURPOSE:

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to legal professionals and attorneys in the fulfillment of their responsibilities with the law firm. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, initiative, flexibility, and dependability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• E-file and serve in state, federal, and appellate courts


• Docket court dates and case deadlines


• Draft fee agreements


• Perform file openings and conflict checks


• Prepare legal documents, exhibits, and case-related materials


• Manage physical and electronic case files


• Coordinate deposition and trial logistics


• Process and reconcile expenses and invoices


• Draft and send client and potential client correspondence


• Create shell templates in accordance with court requirements


• Register and log attorney admissions, licenses, and registrations


• Assist with timekeeping


• Track and file Continuing Legal Education credits


• Prepare meeting/event materials, distribute accordingly


• Organize meeting logistics


• Coordinate travel logistics and itineraries


• Assist with business development and social media efforts


• Provide back-up support to other legal assistants


• Perform day-to-day administrative functions, such as: distribute/send mail, screen and place phone calls, etc.


• Complete additional duties as requested

COMPETENCIES:

• Organizational expertise


• Time management skills


• Client service know-how


• Good judgment


• Attention to detail


• Flexibility


• Analytical thinking


• Professionalism


• Team player

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Deliver outstanding client service with a can-do attitude


• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, including: spelling, grammar, and proofreading proficiency


• Exercise discretion in handling confidential, controversial, or sensitive information


• Demonstrate high degree of professionalism


• Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines


• Prioritize workloads appropriately


• Interpret data accurately and present information concisely


• Work well under pressure and within tight deadlines


• Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Ironclad, Emburse, and document manage system proficiency

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree desired. Experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant required. Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice experience desired, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in a professional office environment and requires the following during the work day:

• Individual will interact regularly with others verbally, in-person, and via written communication


• Operate computer and other office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, telephone, etc.


• Ability to move/traverse about the office intermittently throughout the day (attend meetings, access file cabinets, obtain supplies from supply room, etc.)


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time (working at a computer)


• Repetitive movement (i.e. heavy computer/keyboard use)


• May require occasional light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.)

IN ADDITION TO THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE:

•  Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by his/her supervisor


•  This job description is subject to change at any time 

The hourly pay rate for this position is $30.20 - $57.53 per hour, depending on experience. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. 

It is the policy of Robins Kaplan LLP to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is also our policy to work with individuals with disabilities when reasonable accommodations, sufficient to allow a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of their job, may be needed. It is our policy to be a workplace free from illegal discrimination and harassment.