Legal Administrative Assistant

Summary A leading national law firm is seeking a candidate to immediately fill a Legal Administrative Assistant position in the Business Department in our Kansas City office. Successful candidates for this position will generally possess 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm. This role is fully onsite. Responsibilities Must possess 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm, with emphasis on corporate and transactional, and mergers and acquisitions. Must have excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (particularly Outlook). Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Expert-level written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated active approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must be a forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. Manage files, open new matters as requested by attorneys, and maintain all relevant document inclusions for the files. Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks including strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with meticulous attention to detail. Manage calendars and travel schedules. Requirements Qualified candidates must possess strong initiative, demonstrate an ability to anticipate needs, and resolve issues/problems independently. Other essential requirements for this position include the ability to communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with co-workers as well as clients; maintain strong working relationships; exhibit meticulous attention to detail; handle confidential and sensitive information; and possess strong proofreading and typing skills. Compensation $70,000.00-$80,000.00, plus overtime #J-18808-Ljbffr