Foley & Lardner

Legal Assistant

Foley & Lardner$51K — $117K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Experience in an office/legal setting preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative assistance through complex secretarial and clerical duties
  • Interact with clients and other professionals across various levels
  • Screen communications and respond to inquiries
  • Manage scheduling and appointments for attorneys
  • Organize and maintain client files and documents
  • Anticipate attorney needs and prepare documentation
  • Proofread documents for accuracy and compliance

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
  • Exposure to multiple practice areas in law
  • Frequent client interaction enhancing communication skills
  • Stable and fast-paced work environment
  • Focus on quality support within diverse legal tasks
Full Job Description
Overview

Foley & Lardner's Madison office is currently looking for an Assistant to support attorneys in our Business Law and Litigation departments. This is an exciting and ever-changing role for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to provide high-quality support across multiple practice areas. The Assistant will provide legal assistance to our attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by producing quality work product for clients, performing complex administrative and clerical tasks, and preparing documents relating to specific functions and requirements as set forth within practice groups using the firm standard word processing and other applicable software.

Responsibilities
  • Assist attorneys by providing administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including: word processing and document production, meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling
  • Interact with persons at all levels in the firm, industry and community; heavy client contact
  • Receive and screen telephone calls, letters and/or visitors; answer routine questions and furnish information to inquiring parties
  • Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel; maintain attorney's calendar and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are met
  • 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
  • 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
  • Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Experience in an office/legal setting preferred
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, 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.

-Madison - $51,600 to $117,500

About Foley & Lardner

Foley & Lardner is a law firm that provides legal services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, and technology. The firm was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Foley & Lardner offers a range of legal services, including corporate law, intellectual property law, and litigation. The firm has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients around the world. Foley & Lardner is known for its expertise in healthcare law, and has been recognized as one of the top healthcare law firms in the United States.
Learn more about Foley & Lardner
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$836 million
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