Goodell, Devries, Leech & Dann, Llp - Baltimore, MD

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Baltimore, MD
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) provides essential administrative support to assigned attorneys as a member of the overall litigation defense team. The LAA is responsible for completing a variety of secretarial and administrative support tasks, which include preparing and filing legal documents, maintaining legal files, composing and proofreading correspondence, and managing attorney calendars. This role is crucial in ensuring that the attorneys can focus on their legal work while the LAA handles the administrative aspects of their practice. Candidates for this position must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Secretary. Experience in providing support in litigation matters is strongly preferred, as the LAA will be involved in various aspects of litigation support. The position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. The LAA will report directly to the assigned attorneys and will be expected to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a professional demeanor. This role is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is classified as a full-time position. In addition to the core responsibilities, the LAA may also assist attorneys with various projects, make travel arrangements, and prepare travel expense reports as needed. The ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Provides administrative/secretarial support to assigned attorneys.
  • Answers incoming phone calls and facilitates handling of requests for information in a professional and prompt manner.
  • Accurately drafts correspondence per the attorney(s) direction, including proofreading, sending, and saving correspondence to the firm's file storage system.
  • Opens new client matter files and organizes, tracks, and maintains documents in client files.
  • Ensures all relevant dates and deadlines are accurately and promptly reflected on each attorney's calendar.
  • Accurately enters billable time on behalf of assigned timekeepers by the required deadline.
  • Maintains attorney case lists, making regular updates as needed, and may assist with routine client reporting at the attorney's request.
  • Provides assistance to attorneys on various projects.
  • May make travel arrangements and prepare travel expense reports.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external clients on all levels.
  • Excellent typing, grammatical and proofreading skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work at a computer, sit, stand, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
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