Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals within the Public Affairs Strategies Group
• Schedule appointments, coordinate travel, and manage complex calendars
• Assist with the scheduling and management of client and legislative meetings
• Draft communications, reports, response letters, and initial client proposals
• Monitor legislative hearings, administrative hearings, and press conferences
• Assist with the timely and correct submission of registrations
• Maintain organized filing systems and records for future reference
• Proactively monitor deadlines and prioritize tasks with a sense of urgency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience, preferably in a law firm or lobbying environment
• Proficiency in MS Office application suite
• Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with government officials and staff
• High attention to detail and ability to work under strict deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of iManage or FileSite
• Experience with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, or Bighand

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (Salary range: $70,000 – $86,000)
• 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.