Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of administrative and secretarial duties in support of attorneys, paralegals and other support staff members. Maintains positive contact with client and co-workers, and observes confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, proofreading, redacting, and editing various documents and contracts for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, format and content. Finalize and distribute to clients, attorneys and staff. Ensure deadlines are anticipated and met.
• Track and assist with administrative and transactional matters; prepare and compile RE closing binders in connection with transactional matters.
• Receive, screen and route incoming telephone calls, conference calls and messages to attorneys, clients and staff promptly. Assist callers as appropriate in attorney’s absence. Refer callers to other attorneys and respond to inquiries when appropriate.
• Sort, scan, distribute and file incoming and outgoing mail promptly upon receipt. Open and review materials as directed.
• Compose routine correspondence for attorney signature.
• Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments for attorneys and clients including conference room scheduling, meals, beverages, preparation of materials and greeting clients. Coordinate seminar registration and travel arrangements securing air, hotel and car reservations for attorney and clients.
• Track compliance with continuing legal education requirements and report same to appropriate authorities.
• Maintain calendar of meetings and business trips, apprising attorney of responsibilities in advance of commitment.
• Review, edit and finalize bills to ensure accuracy of input.
• Ensure that the clients’ billing requirements are correctly setup.
• Coordinate preliminary conflict checks through the automated system to ensure attorney and firm ability to represent potential client.
• Set up, organize and maintain firm files. Read and review material to be filed, file documents in proper files, and retrieve documents and files when requested. Designate disposition of files to either form files, attorney files or finish files as appropriate.
• Coordinate mass mailings, including filings with the state and federal courts.
• Perform a variety of administrative functions including processing new matter reports, preparation of expense reports, updating of closing binders, etc.
• Follow up on requests made by attorneys, paralegals and clients.
• Perform other functions as requested or needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills, including, maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and co-workers.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player. A can-do attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs of attorneys and paralegals.
• Strong technical aptitude. Intermediate Microsoft Word skills required. Advanced Microsoft Word skills preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and databases. Proficient in Adobe.
• Ability to work independently and locate information from internet, court and other public sources.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure the highest quality work product for the client.
• Strong multitasking skills. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Three to five years of relevant law firm experience.
• Ability to work more than 37.5 hours per week when required to complete specific projects or tasks.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Heather Higgins at hhiggins@pierceatwood.com.