Legal Administrative Assistant

Overview

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT — Foulston is looking for a team member who is interested in working with complex legal documents, has strong organizational skills, and a passion to help others. This position would support attorneys in our Topeka office to help provide our clients with quality legal services. The ideal candidate is intelligent, team-oriented, and has a strong desire for excellence.

• Prepare, edit, and revise business and legal documents from drafts and/or templates
• Work with document versioning and comparisons
• Manage attorney calendars, telephone calls, and mail, as well as make travel arrangements
• Maintain client files and documents using the Firm's document management system
• Open and close client files following conflict procedures
• Communicate with various courts of law including filing documents, scheduling, and conflict resolution
• Manage deadline tracking and scheduling for matters
• Assist with document production and exhibit preparation
• Assist attorneys with recording and editing billable time as well as preparing billing for clients
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts and other parties in person, over the phone and in writing
• Other duties as assigned to support the attorneys in fulfillment of the Firm’s mission

• Excellent technical skills, including expertise in Microsoft Word
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail in all your work
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with use of proper grammar and punctuation
• Strong interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and outstanding character
• Prior experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant is desirable

Foulston proudly represents a diverse client base, ranging from individuals and emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that each of our team members is an important part of the Firm’s overall success. The Firm could not provide excellent legal services without superior attorneys and employees, which means we look for the very best at all levels of our organization.

Contributing to the communities in which we live and work is an important part of our Firm’s values. Our attorneys and staff are involved with many charitable, civic, and community organizations that provide needed resources and help make our cities great places to live.

Foulston offers a robust benefits package, and we strive to provide a positive work environment that is both professionally and financially rewarding. Compensation is commensurate with experience. This position is on-site Monday through Friday. Typical hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Qualified candidates may apply for this position by completing the online application via the link on this page. Please include your resume and a cover letter with your application. Foulston is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining an environment of diversity and inclusion.