Business Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Stinson Leonard Street Llp - Dallas, TX

Full-time

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Business Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) at Stinson LLP plays a crucial role in supporting a team of attorneys by managing various administrative tasks related to the attorney/client interface. This position involves document production, time entry management, e-filing, travel coordination, and effective communication with clients and staff. The LAA is expected to work collaboratively within a team and report to the Office Manager, ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify legal documents accurately and within requested timeframes for assigned legal group.
• Coordinate lengthy and complex document preparation with Work Product Support Services as needed.
• Prepare documents for e-filing as required.
• Review and route incoming mail, and prepare and process outgoing mail and faxes.
• Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with current policies.
• Manage incoming calls, including client calls, and assist in coordinating timekeeper calendars and travel arrangements.
• Prepare daily time entries for assigned attorneys and submit them to Accounting in a timely manner.
• Coordinate client billing matters with Accounting billing staff, attorneys, and clients.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and provide assistance to other LAAs as time permits.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of Legal Administrative Assistant experience or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as file document management tools such as iManage Work.

Nice-to-haves

• College or business school education.
• Prior experience in the assigned practice area(s).
• Law firm experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.