Legal Administrative Assistant & Document Specialist

The LAA/Document Specialist is a hybrid role. The Specialist is responsible for producing consistently high-quality documents and providing world-class administrative support services to internal and external clients. This is a Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. shift with the possibility of night and weekend OT. The Specialist may provide back-up administrative support to assigned LAAs as needed. This hybrid role requires a 70% in-office presence equating to at least three days a week with a fourth onsite day every other week. Responsibilities Maintain advancedproficiencyof software used by the Firm:Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook,Zoom,KofaxPower PDF,andLiterato produce high-volume, time sensitive legal documents. Type, edit, format, clean, revise, compare, redline, andfinalizelegal documents and correspondence, including contracts, agreements, summonses, complaints, motions, subpoenas, closing documents, and related materials, using Microsoft Word,LiteraCompare,LiteraCreate, and Firm templates. Prepare, revise, compare, redline, andfinalizelegal documents using Microsoft Word,LiteraCompare,LiteraCreate, and firm templates. Create, update, and troubleshoot tables of contents, tables of authorities, cross-references, bookmarks, hyperlinks, headers and footers, section breaks, page numbering, and complex numbering schemes. Combine Word, Excel, and PowerPoint content: prepare, print, and organize large Excel documents; and produce PowerPoint presentationsin accordance withFirm standards, including presentations that maycontainphotos, graphic art, tables, and animation. Create client-ready PDF files using Kofax Power PDF or Adobe Acrobat, including combining, formatting, organizing, and preparing documents for final distribution. Answer and respond to telephone requestsandinquiries in a professional manner. Maintain proficient knowledge of department hardware, including transcription equipment and Multi-Function Devices used to scan, fax, copy, and print. Process expense reports usingEmburseand make diary entries for timekeepers as requested using Aderant Expert Time. Proofreadownwork and the work of others as requested, and conduct quality-control review of final workproduct forformatting consistency, completeness, accuracy, pagination, defined-term consistency, and compliance with Firm standards. Maintain organized and up-to-date filing systems as directed. Completehigh-volumeprinting,photocopyingand scanning requests. Handle complex billing, billingcorrespondenceand monthlyclientbilling. Provide assistance tolegal administrative assistants and lawyers in surroundingpracticeareas as needed and as timepermits. Perform other related office duties asrequired. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalentexperience High levelof technical aptitude, includingan ability to learnand adapt toevolving technology Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel,PowerPointand Outlook Proficiencywithlegal technology and firm systems, includingVisio,Kofax Power PDF, InterAction,Emburse,Aderant Expert Time,LiteraProducts includingLiteraCompare,LiteraCreate, andMetadactandiManageor a comparable document management system Strong document-production skills, includingproficiencywithWord Styles,headers andfooters,sectionand pagebreaks,pagenumbering,table ofcontents,tables of authorities, cross-references, and complex document formatting Proficiencywith legal terminology and standard legal procedures Excellentattention to detail,accuracy,andproofreading skills Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a high-volume workload, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Strong situational problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Good verbal and written communication skills, both virtually and in person. Excellent administrative andclient-serviceskills. Compensation range is $63,400 to $79,300 commensurate with related experience and qualification. The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the firm's reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. About Foley Hoag Founded in 1943, Foley Hoag has grown into an award-winning, international law firm that focuses on innovative industries and high-stakes litigation. From our offices in Boston, Washington DC, New York, Denver, and Paris, more than 300 lawyers and 300 professionals in business services exhibit authentic collegiality, genuine respect for each other, and the drive to deliver exceptional client service. Since our founding, Foley Hoag has been a leader and catalyst for change in the legal industry and beyond. We value the diversity of perspectives and experiences that enrich our work and our world and seek to hire the best lawyers and business services professionals, regardless of religions, race, gender, or any other factor. We strive every day to ensure everyone at Foley Hoag feels valued through career development, affinity groups, mentorship programs, culture and community-building events and more. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a connected, challenging, professional, and fun place for you to thrive in the next chapter of your career. 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