The Role
Provide clerical and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and analysts: draft correspondence, manage calendars, prepare documents using legal citations, handle legal time entry, and perform court filing–aware tasks. Must type 50 WPM and use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and redlining tools.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Are you looking for a firm that offers a challenging, rewarding and fun atmosphere? A firm that grows its employees and offers the opportunity to work in diverse areas of the law? You've come to the right place. Shook, Hardy & Bacon is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to draft and prepare correspondence; manage calendars and provide clerical, administrative and organizational support to attorneys, paralegals and analysts.
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.Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years related experience
- ALS, PLS or CPS certification or paralegal certificate (may substitute for experience)
- Associate's Degree
- Ability to type 50 WPM
- Basic legal terminology and awareness of court filing requirements
- Ability to use legal citations and apply them to firm documents
- Working knowledge of legal time entry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Skilled in the use of a redlining tool
- Working knowledge of basic office functions
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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.
