Legal Administrative Assistant

Faegre Drinker

Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs.

At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.

Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant to work with our Business Litigation practice group in our Florham Park office. You will be part of a dynamic team providing a full range of legal administrative support to the assignments in a timely and efficient manner. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.

What you would do:

• Assist with state and federal e-filing
• Handle contact with clients and external professionals
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Assemble and file documents electronically
• Enter time on behalf of assigned timekeepers, process payment requests, and coordinate the client billing process
• Maintain client files and contact information
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, court hearings, and travel arrangements
• Other administrative tasks, as assigned

What is expected:

• Ability to problem-solve
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a virtual environment (e.g., via phone, web/video conference)
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-orientated environment
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment in taking initiative while asking for direction or clarification and consulting others, as appropriate
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation in a collaborative environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment for work-life success
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans
• Generous paid time off

The anticipated initial hourly rate for someone who is hired into this position is $38.72– $44.06/hour based on a 37.5 hour a week schedule.

Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is a non-exempt role paid on an hourly basis. The initial hourly rate listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to, a discretionary bonus;

life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

What is required:

• 15+ years of legal administrative experience; experience in business litigation strongly preferred
• Minimum of high school graduation; business school or related professional legal secretarial degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook/Word