Practice Support Assistant

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a full-time Practice Support Assistant to be located in its Charlotte, NC office.  This is an entry-level position that would assist in organizing, filing and scanning documents. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Organize, scan and electronically file in the document management system


• Review litigation specific documents for entry and tracking in various database platforms


• Prepare word processing work including, but not limited to, memos, letters and charts


• Perform data entry work in various databases


• Perform duties based on the needs of the supervisor, including administrative work and special projects

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a high school diploma; college degree is preferred.


• Law firm experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.  


• Must have strong typing skills, accurate proofreading skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to take direction, ask questions and work independently with minimal supervision, where appropriate.  


• A team-oriented attitude is essential.  


• The candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills.   


• The candidate must be highly organized, have exceptional follow-through, be detail-oriented, and possess a professional demeanor and a positive, respectful attitude.  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel and preferably a document management system such as Worksite.


• Experience working with electronic databases.