Legal Assistant #36557
Legal
PhiladelphiaPA Direct Hire Sep 10, 2024
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our client in Philadelphia, PA! This exciting Direct-Hire opportunity is offering $40,000-$60,000/year based on experience!

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform general secretarial duties with precision and efficiency.
  • Prepare various legal documents, including engagement letters, agreements, contracts, correspondence, memoranda, spreadsheets, and charts.
  • Edit, maintain, and organize multiple versions of agreements and disclosure documents, ensuring accuracy from initial draft through final execution.
  • Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients during the document editing process.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support, such as screening and managing attorney calls and voicemails, opening and closing client files, managing attorney calendars, and scheduling meetings and phone conferences.
  • Keep files current and systematically organized.
  • Support transactional work by reviewing and organizing due diligence materials, managing corporate documents, and preparing closing checklists and binders.

Requirements:
  • At least three (3) years of experience in a law firm or legal department setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with client management and billing software.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys and clients.
  • Adherence to professional office etiquette.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and produce accurate documents promptly.
  • Maintain composure, professionalism, and adaptability in response to evolving situations and changing priorities.