The Role
Provides administrative and clerical support to multiple attorneys, paralegals, and analysts. Responsibilities include drafting legal correspondence, managing calendars, coordinating multiple projects, preparing firm documents using legal citations, handling legal time entry, and supporting organizational needs. Requires strong communication, organization, initiative, mentoring ability, legal terminology knowledge, court filing awareness, 50 WPM typing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and redlining tools.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities Preferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience. ALS, PLS or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate will be considered in lieu of experience. An Associate's Degree is preferred. Ability to type 50 WPM. Must have basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements. Must be able to use legal citations and apply to firm documents. Working knowledge of legal time entry, Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Skilled in the use of a redlining tool. Working knowledge of basic office functions.
Shook has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its legal team. The ideal candidate will, among other duties as assigned, draft and prepare legal correspondence, manage calendars and provide clerical, administrative and organizational support to multiple attorneys, paralegals and analysts. Excellent communication, organizational skills, ability to work on several projects simultaneously, participation in on-going learning and development, and demonstration of initiative and mentoring teammates are essential in this role at Shook. Must be able to type 50 WPM and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years of related experience
- Ability to type 50 WPM
- Basic legal terminology knowledge
- Awareness of court filing requirements
- Ability to use legal citations and apply them to firm documents
- Working knowledge of legal time entry
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, including styles and tables
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Skill using a redlining tool
- Working knowledge of basic office functions
- ALS, PLS, or CPS certification, or a paralegal certificate, may substitute for experience
- Associate's degree
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The Company
What We Do
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is a prominent trial and litigation firm serving health, science, and technology companies. The firm is known for its expertise in complex legal issues, including class actions, mass torts, and product liability. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development, Shook provides comprehensive legal services and trial advocacy, helping clients navigate high-stakes legal challenges through a science-based approach to litigation.
