Legal Administrative Assistant
Dentons US LLP
Legal Administrative Assistant
St. Louis, MO, US
Jan 27, 2025
Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant for our St. Louis office. This position will provide administrative support to Litigation lawyers in a highly collaborative working environment. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
**Responsibilities**
+ Responsible for document preparation, editing, file maintenance, client billing and overall administrative support for multiple timekeepers
+ Work with timekeepers, input time entry, pleadings, and process mail
+ Client contact in person and over the phone
+ Travel arrangements and reimbursements
+ Handles administrative confidential/sensitive firm and/or client information
+ These duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature
+ Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements for this position
**Experience & Qualifications**
+ 8 - 12 years of Litigation administration experience in a mid- to large-sized law firm
+ Proficient in legal secretarial and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, document preparation, filing, time entry, expenses, telephone contact, travel arrangements, and calendar maintenance
+ Must be familiar with local court rules; preferably familiar with Missouri and Illinois state court rules and federal court rules
+ Possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently, and multi-task a must. Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent client service
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) a must. Knowledge of Intapp, iManage, Chrome River, a plus. Must have a solid ability to learn and adapt to new software programs
+ Excellent written and oral communication and strong organizational skills
+ Must be detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and have the ability to prioritize incoming/outgoing tasks
+ Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
+ Availability for overtime
Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
_Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dentons US LLP considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._
_If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com._
**About Dentons**
Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com
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