Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support to attorneys within the Employment and Labor Relations group
• Prepare, review, proofread, and edit legal documents, letters, and memoranda
• Manage attorney schedules, calendars, and time entries
• Perform e-filing in state and federal courts
• Support the billing process and manage client contacts
• Maintain and organize files in accordance with firm information governance policies
• Interact with clients and guests with a high level of professional service

Requirements

• 3+ years of related legal experience preferred
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($30.25/hour – $41.02/hour)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• 401K and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Bonus opportunities

About the Company

Taft is a full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 team members. We operate with a "Client First" philosophy, utilizing a collaborative approach and advanced technological resources to help our clients succeed.