Legal Administrative Assistant Job at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Denver

Job Title

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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.
• Depending on the specific assignment, may prepare and/or review for accuracy patent and trademark applications, reports, documentation, general and/or legal correspondence and papers of a legal nature such as complaints, brief, motions, interrogatories, contracts, agreements, statements, subpoenas, wills, trusts, summonses.
• May 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 an image that reflects the professional nature of work done by the firm; interacts with clients in a way that supports great client service and relationships; accurately drafts and/or writes routine reports and correspondence.
• May manage timekeeper calendar (Outlook) and assist in meeting deadlines which may include deadlines associated with US Court or patent applications, prosecutions, litigation and/or other events as directed.
• May provide occasional technology support to attorneys and professional staff with regard to connecting docking stations, monitors, desktops, printers and other external devices with remote guidance from IT specialist.
• Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner.
• Participates in on-going training sessions to enhance his/her technical skills.
• Stays informed of all firm policies and standardized procedures and applications.
• Assists Legal Support Assistant Trainees by providing training, mentoring, and quality assurance.

Salary Statement

The expected salary range for this position in Denver, Colorado is between $63,680.00 and $95,521.00 annually. Actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, area of expertise, and geographic/office location.

Benefits Statement

Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice