Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, is seeking a legal assistant with 5 or more years of experience in Civil Litigation with emphasis in employment and trade secret/non-compete issues. The assistant will be responsible for maintaining an effective daily workflow as well as independently managing/coordinating administrative services to business clients. In additional legal assistants will assist in covering the front desk/reception responsibilities on an "as needed" basis. This is a full-time opportunity and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets and appointments
• Making extensive and frequent travel arrangements
• FINRA e-filing
• Maintaining and organizing attorney caseloads across several jurisdictions
• Screening incoming client calls and correspondence and responding as necessary
• Composing and preparing emails, confidential correspondence, reports and other complex documents
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheet files, including use of formulas
• Conducting attorney time entry and complex billing
• Providing back-up support to other legal assistants
• Performing other duties as assigned

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to track and manage projects through completion
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues through videoconference, telephone, and in person.
• Flexible schedule, occasional work after 5pm and on weekends may be needed
• Maintain a collaborative and team-oriented approach to the workplace
• Be solution-oriented and a strategic thinker
• Commitment to accountability
• Strong sense of respect for others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word – ability to quickly format documents, use outline tools, tables of content, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel – ability to independently create formulas, manipulate spreadsheet data, etc.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, bachelor's degree is preferred. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, short term disability, profit sharing, 401K, flexible spending accounts and transit contributions.

To learn more about Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, please visit www.howardandhoward.com.

Howard & Howard Attorneys is an equal opportunity employer.