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Wiley Rein

<div><div><p><b>SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE</b>:</p><p>
 The Legal Administrative Assistant provides high level administrative and business development support to the firm&rsquo;s attorneys.</p><div>
This position is eligible to participate in the firm&rsquo;s flexible work program.</div><p><b><i>
Anticipated start date: Early June 2026</i></b></p><p><b>
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Enters attorneys&rsquo; time daily, releases attorney time entries to Accounting on schedule, and maintain appropriate records</li><li>
Promptly processes expenses, reimbursements, and vendor invoices</li><li>
Supports monthly billing cycle, including reviewing and processing monthly client bills for assigned attorneys; following up to ensure deadlines are met; tracking invoices, payments, and retainers; and coordinating between attorney and the Accounting &amp; Finance team</li><li>
Prepares new business intake forms for new and existing clients, conflict sheets, and engagement letters and assists with resolution of questions that arise during the conflicts process</li><li>
Coordinates conferences, meetings, and appointments, often involving internal and external participants, varying locations, and time zones, including catering and audio-visual equipment</li><li>
Proactively manages attorneys&rsquo; full and active calendars of appointments and ensures that attorneys are prepared for all commitments</li><li>
Proofreads and redlines work for accuracy of copy, format, grammar, punctuation, and syntax</li><li>
Creates shell documents in Word for use by attorneys, including, if necessary, automatic numbering, schemes and styles through firm&rsquo;s document automation/formatting tools</li><li>
Creates, converts, edits, and compares documents (including letters, memoranda, pleadings, tables, spreadsheets, and presentations) using office productivity software</li><li>
Coordinates with firm departments, including Office Services, IT, Conference Services, and Accounting, as well as third-party vendors to ensure attorneys can work efficiently and effectively and client service remains high</li><li>
Maintains and updates client contacts and distribution lists in the firm&rsquo;s client management system</li><li>
Coordinates domestic and international travel arrangements in partnership with the firm&rsquo;s travel agency, securing air and ground transportation, arranging hotel and/or meeting accommodations, preparing detailed itineraries and travel agendas</li><li>
Coordinates with Marketing Department to assist with business development, research, and client service-related activities</li><li>
Handles projects expeditiously and proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with tight and conflicting deadlines</li></ul></div><p><b>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form</li><li>
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>
Ability to multi-task, prioritize/coordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasks</li><li>
Ability to think critically and analytically in a deadline-driven environment</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials</li><li>
Ability to organize and prioritize projects and deadlines</li><li>
Ability to manage workflows and delegate projects as necessary</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment</li><li>
Proficiency in office productivity tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat), law firm timekeeping/billing programs, and document management systems</li><li>
Possesses the attitude of collaboration and sharing</li><li>
Willingness to learn and adopt new methodologies</li><li>
Flexibility to work overtime on an as-needed basis</li></ul></div><p><b>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</b></p><div><ul><li><b>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required</b></li><li>
Minimum of two (2) plus years of related experience</li><li><b>
Prior marketing, media, and/or communications experience preferred</b></li><li>
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred</li></ul></div><div><p><b>
WORK ENVIRONMENT:</b></p><div><ul><li>
An on-site presence is an essential function of this position. Remote work may be permitted in accordance with the firm&rsquo;s flexible work policy and based on business needs</li><li>
Position operates in a professional office environment which is usually quiet to moderate<br>
</li><li>
Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets</li><li>
Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment</li></ul></div><div></div><div><b>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</b></div><div><ul><li>
This position is primarily a sedentary position. However, some duties and responsibilities may require the employee to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, occasionally move about to access office equipment, file cabinets, etc.</li><li>
May require employee to carry or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds</li></ul></div></div><div>
This description outlines the basic requirements of this position. It is not intended to be a complete description as other duties may be assigned.</div><div><p>
The base salary for this position is $60,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.</p><div>
Wiley&rsquo;s comprehensive benefits package includes medical and prescription drug plan coverage, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution, generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays, access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming, paid parental leave and subsidized backup child/elder care, and more.</div><div>
</div></div><ul><li><i>Wiley is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation status, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or stalking, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</i></li></ul><div></div><div><i>
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**This Organization Participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee&rsquo;s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.</i></div></div></div>

Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation)

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Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation)