Legal Support Assistant

Why Seyfarth At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. The Opportunity The Legal Support Assistant performs a variety of legal support and administrative duties for assigned attorneys working in a fast‑paced, multi‑practice environment. This position interacts with colleagues in a team setting and upholds the firm’s image by maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys, and staff, while observing confidentiality of client matters. The Day‑To‑Day On any given day, you will: Draft, input, revise and finalize routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents. Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and context. Prepare documents for e‑filing, verifying all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with all legal documents, contracts and transmittal letters/memos. Complete client/matter forms, request conflicts of interest checks, open new files and maintain all client and general files. Manage multiple partner‑level attorneys and associates. Maintain and support complex partner‑level and attorney and team calendars and schedules. Coordinate and manage depositions, mediations, closings, client meetings, team meeting schedules and calls. Assist with client billing. Maintain client contact information. Maintain electronic client and general files. Review incoming mail, ensuring client documents and emails are properly uploaded and filed to the DMS system, Kiteworks, Seyfarth Link, etc. Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery. Enter attorney time and send time entry reminders. Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g., word processing, receptionists, records clerks, office services, conflicts department, finance, etc.). Prepare and process expense reports, and vendor invoices in Chrome River. Schedule attorney appointments/client meetings, prepare agendas, coordinate conferences and travel arrangements. Complete other duties and projects as assigned. You Have A minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience. Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills. High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel). Legal citation and legal terminology expertise. Experience working within a corporate practice group. Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology. The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands of multiple attorney assignments. Flexibility to work overtime occasionally. Good attendance and punctuality. What We Provide We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and a collaborative team culture that embraces an entrepreneurial spirit. Location Specific Language The salary range for this role is $91,000 to $108,000 annually, based on a 35‑hour work week. This range applies only to jobs performed in Washington, DC. This position is based in Washington, DC 20001. Equal Employment Opportunity Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, you may visit #J-18808-Ljbffr