Legal Assistant
Company: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Taft is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Business
team in Indianapolis. The Position We are seeking a Legal Assistant
to support the Business team in the Indianapolis office. Legal
Assistants serve clients by providing administrative support to
attorneys. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First"
philosophy-in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services
to our clients. Essential Duties: Provides skilled, proactive
administrative support to assigned attorneys and other team members
in the Business Practice Group in our Indianapolis office. Edits
and proofreads complex documents, including proactive review for,
and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies.
Clearly and professionally communicates with attorneys and other
members of the legal team on projects, needs, transaction status,
etc. Works with members of the legal team and accounting to gather
costs and time in preparation for closing. Actively supports the
billing process, including initial review and comment on BIMs,
editing BIMs, obtaining, preparing and/or updating reports,
preparing cover letters and/or emails, and following-up on client
and attorney inquiries. Independently performs administrative
duties such as proof reading, editing and releasing attorney time
entries; registering, calendaring and reporting Continuing Legal
Education credits; requesting and following up on reimbursements
and other related tasks. Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda
according to Firm standards. Exhibits outstanding client service
orientation in all verbal and written communication. Displays
strong attention to detail and numeric aptitude. Anticipates
necessary tasks/projects and proactively performs them. Responds to
requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proactively monitors and communicates deadlines to the legal team
as appropriate. Creates, maintains, and retires files in accordance
with Taft's Information Governance Policy. Assists in managing
client contacts, emails, print documents and incoming and outgoing
mail. May enter time into billing management software.
Requirements: 2+ years Legal Assistant experience strongly
preferred. Must demonstrate proficient command of the English
language and standard grammar rules. Demonstrates strong working
knowledge of, and experience in, using Microsoft Office programs;
must have a desire to maintain excellent technical skills and to
learn new software by taking advantage of internal training
programs. Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul
Affirmative Action Employer as required in those jurisdictions.
Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this
posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is
not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius &
Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY . Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Indianapolis , Legal Assistant, Legal , Indianapolis, Indiana
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