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Legal Administrative Assistant
Summary:
Clark Hill’s Philadelphia office is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support our dynamic Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal administrative support and be proficient in electronic filing procedures within Philadelphia and surrounding counties. This role provides reports directly to the Office Manager and assigned attorneys while working collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide legal secretarial and administrative (clerical) support to assigned attorneys (Member, Associate, Of Counsel, and Contract Attorney).
- Type letters, memos, and reports as required.
- Enter conflict information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks for new clients.
- Complete and submit check request forms when filing motions, etc.
- Electronically file motions (when applicable) with the appropriate court system(s).
- Provide documentation, as required, to clients and opposing Counsel.
- Answer all incoming phone calls for assigned attorneys, unless otherwise directed.
- Maintain an appropriate filing system for all attorney and client work.
- Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the Office Manager, attorneys, or Business Unit Leader, such as performing billable work (if qualified and if requested on an as-needed basis) and other related tasks.
Minimum Requirements:
- Prior, detailed experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant (2 to 5 years preferred) in the specific practice area of need.
- Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Word, Outlook and related MS software.
- Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
- Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to manage a diverse workload for multiple people.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and business acumen when interacting with clients, potential clients and guests of the firm.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Team player orientation.
The salary range at the time of posting is $60,000.00 -$70,000.00 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401K, PTO, parking/public transportation allowance, an employee assistance program and a hybrid work schedule after completing probationary period.
- $60,000 - $70,000/year
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