Legal Executive Assistant

Company: Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Location: Green Bay
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:The Litigation Legal Executive Assistant is responsible for helping the attorney(s) to whom assigned and administer their complex and growing practice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead the management and administration of a large volume of time-sensitive communications, including emailBuild relationships with clients over the phone so that clients trust the Assistant with the administration of requested tasksHelp with project management, including finding resources internally, to address client questions or concerns, get information and questions from internal resources, assist in resolving issues, and monitor and manage deadlinesAssist with continuous client outreach, contact, relationship building, and marketing activitiesPrepare correspondence, legal documents, transcription, memos, and other materials accurately within expected deadlinesProofread all materials for typographical errors, office style conformity, accuracy, and inclusion of required information and enclosuresMaintain current client and/or non-client files and recordsReserve conference rooms for business meetings; order refreshment/lunchesEvent planning, coordination, and follow-up; travel arrangementsSchedule appointments and maintain calendarsMonitor and report continuing education coursework (CLE) for attorneysPrepare check requestsAct as back-up for other legal executive assistants as neededAct as back-up for firm receptionist as neededManage attorney board and other pro bono work QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS3-5 years of administrative experience (within a law firm); HS diploma or equivalent Positive attitude, high energy, and a strong desire to love your work, enjoy your team, and help our clients and colleagues "win"Strong ability to manage a wide variety of active work streams at the same timeDesire to be an integral part of a high performing team that greatly respects and invests in its assistants and willingly embrace the commitment that entailsDriven, self-starter attitude with sound judgmentMust be accurate and detail oriented, able to balance and prioritize a heavy workloadExcellent verbal communication and writing skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database software

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