Legal Document Assistant
Legal Document Assistant
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$ 85000 - 113000
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Job Description
Overview
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the worlds major corporations funds and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity support and development they need to grow thrive and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firms client service principles of excellence strategic partnership commercial instinct integrated strengths innovation and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service initiative professionalism responsiveness and adaptability you may be the person we are seeking to join our Document Services department in our Chicago office as a Legal Document Assistant.
The Legal Document Assistant is responsible for the creation preparation troubleshooting and proofreading of documents in all forms of MS Office media Firm specific applications and other Firm equipment for a variety of requestors.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Execute advanced word processing tasks with a focus on complex document work with precision and efficiency
- Handle document duplication PDF creation and editing
- Manage email correspondence and provide comprehensive support to attorneys
- Provide expert guidance and support in troubleshooting scenarios
- Operate independently following written instructions with minimal need for supervision or intervention
Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications:
- Bachelors degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of two years secretarial experience required
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office products and additional legal software applications required
- Minimum typing speed of 70 wpm preferred
Performance Traits:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong customer service skills able to anticipate needs
- Strong attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
- May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
The typical pay scale for this position between $85000 and $113000 although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidates education experience skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance 401(k) savings plan back-up childcare and eldercare generous paid time off (PTO) as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview please email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
