Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant page is loaded
Legal Administrative Assistant Apply
locations
London
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 15 Days Ago
job requisition id
JR100442
THE FIRM At Alston & Bird, an international law firm, we take pride in our work through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has been recognized for Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For ” for 25 years in a row. This accolade, along with many others, fosters a continuous drive for innovation and professional development amongst our employees. Here at Alston & Bird, we have built a foundation of trust, consistency, and humanity that contributes to our overall success.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Alston & Bird is conducting a search for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to assist with supporting its growing London, U.K. office. The Legal Administrative Assistant will be part of a team supporting the firm attorneys performing a variety of administrative duties including court filings, type and revise correspondence, memoranda, documents, time sheets and project work; proofreading and ensuring quality of all document action; telephone and mail distribution; coordinate and plan events; coordinate travel arrangements; and maintain files. The ideal candidate will be an excellent collaborator, is willing to learn and grow while contributing to the practice group.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Legal Administrative Assistant should have work experience in:
Administrative skills
Word processing skills
General office procedures and filing techniques
The capability to concentrate on detail and organize work
Strong knowledge of local, state and federal court filing processes and procedures
The ability to work with a wide spectrum of individuals
Heavy administrative work
Case and project management
Typing, editing and proofreading correspondence and legal documents
Entering attorney time
Billing
Electronic filing
Answering telephones and sorting mail
Maintaining client portals
Coordinating travel arrangements
Processing expense reimbursements
Interacting with clients and maintaining files
Must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Have exceptional administrative and word processing skills.
Have the ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Have great attention to detail, and the ability to concentrate and organize work. Must be able to work well independently while handling complex situations, analytical, and self-starters.
Able to work with a wide spectrum of individuals. Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, along with an enthusiastic team player attitude and a strong work ethic.
Able to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors is also needed.
Have a working knowledge and prior experience with e-Filing procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 5+ years of prior litigation experience in a law firm is highly desirable.
A high school diploma is required; an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
#####
. Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
Alston & Bird’s HR Mission StatementDevelopment for TomorrowLead For A Lifetime!Click to Watch: "Life at Alston & Bird" Michael Moore, Special Projects Catering Coordinator, shares his experience working at Alston & Bird.Welcome to the Alston & Bird Professional Staff Career portal, where you can view our current employment opportunities and apply online.At Alston & Bird, our people trust the people they work for, take pride in what they do, enjoy the people they work with, and serve the communities in which they live. Our environment has been praised as one of the most open and receptive in the United States, not only among law firms, but also among all businesses. Alston & Bird has been ranked by Fortune magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 25 years in a row. Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. We invite you to search and apply for employment opportunities with us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr