High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum of three years of litigation assistant experience required.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience in a legal environment, particularly in bankruptcy or litigation, is advantageous.
Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with complex secretarial and clerical tasks, including meeting planning and client communication.
Screen calls, letters, and visitors; provide information to inquiries.
Schedule appointments and manage extensive travel arrangements for attorneys.
Maintain attorney calendars and ensure deadlines are met.
Create and organize client files, following up on pending matters.
Prepare and proofread documents, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail, and handle document production services.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a prestigious law firm with a strong litigation practice.
Exposure to high-profile cases and clients in the bankruptcy sector.
Collaborative work environment with interaction across various levels of the firm.
Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Hybrid work model available, promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Overview
Foley & Lardner LLP's Dallas office is currently looking for an experienced Assistant to join their Litigation practice group. The right candidate will provide legal assistance to our Bankruptcy/Litigation attorneys in the daily operation of practicing law by providing quality work product for clients. The Assistant will also perform duties through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical tasks and produces 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: meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling, etc.
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 extensive travel; maintain attorney's calendar, rolodex 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 attorney's 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 Partner's time in InTapp and record information
Prepare expense reports and disbursements forms
Perform routine filing and retrieve files when requested
E-file with courts
Transcribe dictation as requested
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 litigation assistant experiencerequired
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel #LI-Hybrid
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.
Dallas. - $56,800 to $129,300
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.
