Legal Administrative Assistant

OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Administrative Assistant, to help support a large team in Employment law matters. The ideal candidate must have strong communication and the ability to prioritize and multi task with minimal direction.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Draft correspondence, memos, letters, etc. for respective employment attorneysProvides general administrative assistance, such as maintaining calendars and securing travel arrangementsResearch to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal adviceMonitors on-going matter activity and pending deadlines in litigation matters.Provides substantive and stylistic editing for a range of internal and external legal documents, including proofreading.Serves as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and the firm.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent communication and time management skillsProficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and WordDetail-oriented and highly organizedAbility to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlinesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Minimum of 20 years’ experience a working in employment and labor law matters.Law firm experience preferred.BENEFITS: Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription PlansCommuter, HSA and FSA Spending AccountsShort-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage401k and Pension PlanUp to 27 PTO Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating HolidaysEmployee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)Professional Development TrainingBack-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance ProgramSalary range- $90, 000- $98,000/ annuallyACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Nate Maxwell at 215-979-1000.CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS: Please visit our Privacy Notice and to learn about our information practices in the application and employment context.Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator