Legal Practice Assistant (Chicago)

Jenner & Block LLP • Chicago, IL • 4h ago

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Legal Practice Assistant, working under the supervision of the Manager of Administration will take direction from and operate in support of several lawyers in the performance of a variety of administrative duties as assigned. The Legal Practice Assistant is a non-exempt position. The hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm (CT) Monday - Friday and additional hours as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Receive assignments from partners, associates, and lawyers and

perform tasks as requested; update requestor regarding receipt and status of tasks/projects and consistently meet agreed upon deadlines.

Input attorney time into the WebTime time entry program. Educate

timekeepers about appropriate time entry requirements and standards.

Work with the Billing department in all aspects of the billing

cycle, including but not limited to the review of client billing for accuracy, edits to content/grammar; resolution of billing problems; and efficient changes to the process.

Prepare attorney expense reimbursements and process client-related

vendor invoices for payment.

Sort, open, prioritize and route incoming mail. Prepare outgoing

mail including U.S.P.S., U.P.S. and Federal Express. Coordinate messenger pick-ups and deliveries when necessary.

Coordinate attorneys firm and client-related meeting set-ups,

including but not limited to conference calls, zoom meetings and in-person meetings.

Maintain calendar and contacts for attorneys. Maintain electronic

filing system via Outlook.

Perform document conversions, e.g., PDF to Word, etc.

Handle telephone calls from internal and external sources including

taking accurate messages and appropriately routing calls.

Coordinate prints, scans and duplicating projects with Digital

Document Center or Print/Mail Centers.

Coordinate travel arrangements (air, hotel, rail, car rental and

black car) with firm-provided travel agency.

Coordinate the New Matter Intake process. Prepare, finalize, and

distribute new client Engagement Letters, New Business Memo, etc. Including follow-up with client to ensure receipt of fully executed Engagement Letter. Initiate Conflicts Checks.

Maintain physical client files including creation of records via

records software.

Prepare inactive case files and attorney materials for off-site

storage.

Perform other related duties, special projects, and assignments as

required.

Assist other administrative assistants in back-up support and

vacation coverage.

Assist with the preparation of presentation materials for firm and

client audiences.

Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents such as

summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas from various sources of origination (handwritten, @typed copy, electronic copy, tape transcription, etc.).

Finalize legal briefs by ensuring styles are consistent throughout

and preparing Table of Contents and Table of Authority, and redlining documents.

Proofread memoranda and factual and legal documents.

General understanding of the litigation process or practice group

transaction from case or transaction inception to closure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Proficient in basic computer applications including Windows 7 and

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet

business needs. Able to work overtime as needed.

LTC4 or Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification preferred.

College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and ability to work both

independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus.

Skilled in collaborating with staff/team members in a complex matrix

management environment and managing associate, attorney, and paralegal expectations.

Discernment to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive

information.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally

in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and in

writing.

Great client service skills, including being comfortable interacting

with firm clients.

Excellent organizational skills, ability to effectively prioritize

workload, and strong attention to detail.

Must be able to follow directions.

Sound business judgment.

Proven ability to multi-task.

Demonstrated foresight to anticipate lawyers needs.

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