Friedman Williams
Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant – Boston, MA Our client in Boston is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, organizational and technical support as part of the legal team. Responsibilities
Provides administrative, organizational and technical support including but not limited to entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system, phone reception; providing information to callers; arranging travel and catering accommodations; scheduling meetings and conference room set ups; e-scan, facsimile, ECF filing transmittals; transcription; proofreading work product for typographical, grammatical, or spelling errors; compilation of reports from established sources; photocopying; mail assembly and distribution; and other records/file maintenance. Prepare and/or review for accuracy patent and trademark applications, reports, documentation, and general and/or legal correspondence and papers of a legal nature such as complaints, briefs, motions, interrogatories, contracts, agreements, statements, subpoenas, wills, trusts, summonses. Assist attorneys, paralegals and analysts with the preparation and filing of US Federal/District Court documents or US patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formal documents. Projects a professional image reflecting the firm’s standards. Interacts with clients to support excellent client service and relationships. Drafts and/or writes routine reports and correspondence accurately. May manage timekeeper calendars (Outlook) and assist in meeting deadlines related to US Court or patent applications, prosecutions, litigation and/or other events as directed. Provide occasional technology support to attorneys and staff regarding connecting docking stations, monitors, desktops, printers and other external devices with remote guidance from IT staff. Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner. Participates in on-going training to enhance technical skills. Stays informed of firm policies, procedures and applications. Assists Legal Support Assistant Trainees by providing training, mentoring, and quality assurance. Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and three years related experience, OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Bachelor’s degree, ALS, PLS, CAP, or Paralegal certificate preferred. Other Skills
Must have basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements. Must be able to use legal citations and apply them to firm documents. Working knowledge of time entry software, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Skilled in the use of a redlining tool. Working knowledge of basic office functions. Ability to type 50 WPM. Ability to anticipate, identify, and proactively implement actions that allow timekeepers to be efficient and effective in serving client needs. Shares knowledge and mentors others on technology applications and firm/division processes. How to apply
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please contact me directly at vlazoja@friedmanwilliams.com or +1 732-252-0031. Tagged as: Legal Administrative Assistant - Boston
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Legal Administrative Assistant – Boston, MA Our client in Boston is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, organizational and technical support as part of the legal team. Responsibilities
Provides administrative, organizational and technical support including but not limited to entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system, phone reception; providing information to callers; arranging travel and catering accommodations; scheduling meetings and conference room set ups; e-scan, facsimile, ECF filing transmittals; transcription; proofreading work product for typographical, grammatical, or spelling errors; compilation of reports from established sources; photocopying; mail assembly and distribution; and other records/file maintenance. Prepare and/or review for accuracy patent and trademark applications, reports, documentation, and general and/or legal correspondence and papers of a legal nature such as complaints, briefs, motions, interrogatories, contracts, agreements, statements, subpoenas, wills, trusts, summonses. Assist attorneys, paralegals and analysts with the preparation and filing of US Federal/District Court documents or US patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formal documents. Projects a professional image reflecting the firm’s standards. Interacts with clients to support excellent client service and relationships. Drafts and/or writes routine reports and correspondence accurately. May manage timekeeper calendars (Outlook) and assist in meeting deadlines related to US Court or patent applications, prosecutions, litigation and/or other events as directed. Provide occasional technology support to attorneys and staff regarding connecting docking stations, monitors, desktops, printers and other external devices with remote guidance from IT staff. Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner. Participates in on-going training to enhance technical skills. Stays informed of firm policies, procedures and applications. Assists Legal Support Assistant Trainees by providing training, mentoring, and quality assurance. Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and three years related experience, OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Bachelor’s degree, ALS, PLS, CAP, or Paralegal certificate preferred. Other Skills
Must have basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements. Must be able to use legal citations and apply them to firm documents. Working knowledge of time entry software, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Skilled in the use of a redlining tool. Working knowledge of basic office functions. Ability to type 50 WPM. Ability to anticipate, identify, and proactively implement actions that allow timekeepers to be efficient and effective in serving client needs. Shares knowledge and mentors others on technology applications and firm/division processes. How to apply
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please contact me directly at vlazoja@friedmanwilliams.com or +1 732-252-0031. Tagged as: Legal Administrative Assistant - Boston
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