What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Foley & Lardner LLP?
Overview
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. #LI-Hybrid
Foley's Salt Lake City office is currently looking for an experienced Assistant to support their IP Litigation and General Litigation attorneys. The right candidate will provide executive-level legal assistance to attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by providing quality work product for clients.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys by providing executive-level administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including: meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.
- Draft and where applicable, file correspondence, pleadings, and related documents, and assist in business development presentations
- Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel; maintain attorney's calendar and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are met
- Interact with persons at all levels in the firm, industry and community; heavy client contact
- Communicate attorney's instructions to various individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area
- Create, organize and maintain client files, follow up on pending matters
- Maintain physical and electronic client research and administrative files utilizing NetDocs
- Greet attorney’s clients and guests for meetings and appointments and ensure that all required materials are organized in advance
- Interact with clients frequently by responding to their questions and obtaining information as required
- Anticipate attorney's needs and prepare necessary documentation in draft for attorney's review, including miscellaneous correspondence and client billing
- Provide document production services, including styling and formatting of documents
- Proofread all documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammatical errors
- Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery; ensure that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are intact
- Receive and redirect attorney requests and needs as appropriate to expedite solutions
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail
- Submit conflicts check(s) through OPEN
- Enter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare engagement letters
- Input attorney’s time in InTapp Time and record information
- Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms using Chrome River
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant Assistant experience required
- Litigation experience including calendaring and trial preparation required
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word including styles and document formatting, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
Salt Lake City- $51,600 to $117,500
Salary : $51,600 - $117,500