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 GED required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of relevant Assistant experience required.
  • Experience with litigation, including calendaring and trial preparation, is essential.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word (document formatting), Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with complex secretarial and clerical tasks such as meeting planning and scheduling.
  • Draft, file, and assist in business development presentations for legal documents.
  • Schedule appointments and arrange travel; maintain attorney's calendar for deadlines.
  • Engage with clients, ensuring a high level of communication and support.
  • Convey attorney's instructions and manage information flow within the practice area.
  • Organize and maintain client files, following up on pending matters regularly.
  • Maintain comprehensive client research files using NetDocs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a well-respected firm specializing in IP and General Litigation.
  • High level of interaction with clients, enhancing networking opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment focused on delivering quality legal assistance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Foley's Salt Lake City office is currently looking for an experienced Assistant to support their IP Litigation and General Litigation attorneys. The right candidate will provide executive-level legal assistance to attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by providing quality work product for clients.

Responsibilities
  • Assist attorneys by providing executive-level administrative assistance through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties including: meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.
  • Draft and where applicable, file correspondence, pleadings, and related documents, and assist in business development presentations
  • Schedule appointments and make arrangements for conferences and travel; maintain attorney's calendar and daily docket to ensure that deadlines are met
  • Interact with persons at all levels in the firm, industry and community; heavy client contact
  • 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
  • Greet attorney27s clients and guests for meetings and appointments and ensure that all required materials are organized in advance
  • 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
  • Input attorney's time in InTapp Time and record information
  • Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms using Chrome River

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant Assistant experience required
  • Litigation experience including calendaring and trial preparation required
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word including styles and document formatting, 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.

Salt Lake City- $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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