Legal Assistant​/Executive 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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Assistant
, to help support Employment and Labor law matters. The ideal candidate must have strong legal research skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal direction. Experience navigating federal and state courts is required.

• Draft correspondence, memos, letters, etc. for respective employment and labor attorneys
• Collects, examines, and organizes evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Provides general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
• Monitors on-going matter activity and pending deadlines in litigation and transactional 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

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in employment and labor law matters
• Law firm experience required
• Deep knowledge and expertise in employment and labor laws on federal, local and state level

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• Up to 27 PTO Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)
• Professional Development Training
• Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program

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Salary range - $90,000 - $98,000 annually

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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Law Practice