Legal Assistant

The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting attorneys and paralegals by performing a variety of administrative duties, including drafting correspondence, answering phones, communicating with attorneys, clients, and court personnel. Prior law firm legal assistant experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person.

• Work with attorneys and paralegals revising pleadings, corporate forms, and transactional documents.
• Open new files, request conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files.
• Prepare correspondence and other legal documents from written or verbal instruction.
• Prepare, revise, and assemble litigation documents, correspondence, and briefs.
• Electronically file in various courts and docket important dates and deadlines.
• Log attorneys’ time for billing purposes.
• Provide administrative support such as transcribing dictation, proofreading legal documents, maintaining calendars, setting up meetings, preparing expense reports, coordinating courier deliveries, and filing.
• Great guests, answer and direct telephone calls, handle incoming deliveries, and perform general administrative support to ensure smooth front desk operations.
• Assist with overflow projects/assignments and perform other duties as needed upon request of immediate supervisor.

• Prior law firm legal assistant experience preferred but not required.
• Intermediate skill level in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong typing, computer, organizational, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and independently manage multiple tasks.
• Must observe confidentiality of client and firm matters.

Employment Eligibility: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

$16 - $20 Hourly, Overtime Eligible

Compensation for this position is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Walter | Haverfield is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Walter | Haverfield will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon your request. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 216-619-7840.