Description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is looking for a driven and organized Legal Assistant to join our Raleigh, NC office! The Legal Assistant will provide on-site (in-office) legal and administrative support to timekeepers in the Transactional and Litigation practice areas. Prior experience as a Legal Assistant and experience supporting Transactional and Litigation attorneys is required.

Requirements

Manage an active calendar of appointments, meetings, video calls and travel plans on behalf of attorneys
Process new client/matter documentation including initiation of conflict checks, input information into Firm's new business intake system and prepare engagement letters to clients
Compose and prepare confidential correspondence
Transcribe, type, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, memos, charts, billings and reports from dictation, handwritten or existing documents
Maintain and organize both hard-copy and electronic files
Respond and resolve questions or concerns from clients and other attorneys in a timely and professional manner
Prepare and submit personal and client-related attorney expense reports and reimbursements into Firm’s expense management software
Enter time into time management software on behalf of timekeepers
Create reports using Excel
Communicate with clients as to billing issues and status of matters
Preparing and organizing closing binders
Electronic court filings 
Docket management in CourtAlert
Track and file continuing legal education credit for assigned legal staff
Provide assistance in civic, charitable, community, and professional activities