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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a global law firm with approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices. The firm provides a wide range of legal services including advisory, litigation, and transactional support to clients worldwide.

<div><div><ul><li>Washington, District of Columbia</li><li>
Administration</li><li>
Full-Time</li><li>
Hybrid</li><li>
Staff</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><b>
Why Seyfarth</b><div><br>
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&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<br>
<b>The Opportunity</b><div><br>
The Legal Support Assistant performs a variety of secretarial and/or administrative duties for assigned attorneys working in a fast paced Labor &amp; Employment practice. This position interacts with colleagues in a team setting and upholds the image of the Firm by maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff, and observing confidentiality of client matters.</div><br>
<br>
<b>The Day-To-Day</b><div><br>
On any given day, you will:</div><ul><li>
Draft, input, revise and finalize routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.</li><li>
Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and context.</li><li>
Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos.</li><li>
Complete client/matter forms, request conflicts of interest checks, open new files and maintain all client and general files.</li><li>
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, client meetings, team meeting schedules and calls.</li><li>
Maintain client contact information.</li><li>
Maintain electronic client and general files. Review incoming mail, ensure client documents and emails are properly uploaded and filed to the DMS system, Kiteworks, Seyfarth Link, etc.</li><li>
Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery</li><li>
Enter attorney time and send time entry reminders</li><li>
Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g. word processing, receptionists, assist with client billing, records clerks, office services, conflicts department, finance, etc.)</li><li>
Prepare and process expense reports, and vendor invoices in Chrome River.</li><li>
Schedule attorney appointments/client meetings, prepare agendas, coordinate conferences and travel arrangements.</li><li>
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.</li></ul>
<br>
<b>You Have</b><br>
<ul><li>
A minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience.</li><li>
Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills.</li><li>
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel).</li><li>
Legal citation and legal terminology expertise.</li><li>
Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology.</li><li>
The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands of multiple attorney assignments.</li><li>
Flexibility to work overtime occasionally.</li><li>
Good attendance and punctuality.</li></ul>
<br>
<b>What We Provide</b><div><br>
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.</div><br>
<br>
<b>More About Seyfarth</b><div><br>
With more than 1000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.</div><div></div><div><br>
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.</div><div></div><div><br>
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf</div><br>
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<b>Location Specific Language</b><div><br>
The salary range for this role is $91,000. to $108,000. annually, which is based on a 35 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee&rsquo;s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.</div><div></div><div><br>
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This position is based in Washington, DC 20001</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Legal Support Assistant (Litigation and L&E)

<div><div><ul><li>San Francisco, California</li><li>
Administration</li><li>
Full-Time</li><li>
Hybrid</li><li>
Staff</li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><b>
Why Seyfarth</b><div><br>
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&rsquo;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.</div><br>
<br>
<b>The Opportunity</b><p><br>
As a Legal Support Assistant supporting Labor &amp; Employment practitioners, you will provide a variety of legal secretarial and administrative duties for assigned attorneys. You will be responsible for interacting with colleagues in a team setting and upholding the image of the Firm by maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff, and observing confidentiality of client matters.</p><br>
<br>
<b>The Day-To-Day</b><p><br>
On any given day, you will be working with firm leadership, partners, and business colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You will:</p><ul><li>
Draft, input, revise and finalize, routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.</li><li>
File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing in all courts and agencies; prepare documents for service of process; prepare case &ldquo;shell&rdquo; documents for use by attorneys.</li><li>
Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos.</li><li>
Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar.</li><li>
Maintain good public relations with clients.</li><li>
Review all incoming mail, calendar and distribute to teams as needed and upload to the DMS.</li><li>
Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery.</li><li>
Prepare expense reports, manage vendor invoices, mailings, and request checks as needed.</li><li>
Enter attorney time and send time entry reminders.</li><li>
Schedule appointments and make arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel.</li><li>
Complete client/matter intake processes; request conflicts of interest checks; open new files and prepare files to be closed.</li><li>
Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g., word processing, receptionists, file/document clerks, office services).</li><li>
Provide overflow and absence coverage assistance as well as secretarial support for Secretarial Team Members&rsquo; attorneys.</li><li>
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.</li></ul>
<br>
<b>You Have</b><br>
<ul><li>
2-5 years of experience as a Legal Support Assistant (or equivalent title) with an emphasis in labor &amp; employment.</li><li>
Recent experience at a large, national firm.</li><li>
Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills.</li><li>
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel).</li><li>
Legal citation and legal terminology expertise.</li><li>
Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Aderant, iManage/DMS, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology.</li><li>
The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands of multiple attorney assignments.</li><li>
Flexibility to work overtime occasionally.</li><li>
Good attendance and punctuality.</li></ul>
<br>
<b>What We Provide</b><div><br>
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.<br>
</div><br>
<b>More About Seyfarth</b><div><br>
With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.</div><div></div><div><br>
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.</div><div></div><div><br>
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf</div><br>
<br>
<b>Location Specific Language</b><div><br>
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</div><div><br>
</div><div>The salary range for this role is $73,000 - $105,000 annually, which is based on a 37.5-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Francisco. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee&rsquo;s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.</div><div><br>
</div><div>We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).</div></div></div></div>

Legal Support Assistant - Labor and Employment

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