Legal Practice Specialist Corporate Transactions

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law Better. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1750 lawyers and 1400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence collaboration and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today Fortune The American Lawyer Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott we dont just invest in your future we accelerate your career wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

With us youll find:

• A firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity we encourage you to be yourself!

• Enthusiasm for all perspectives: Were smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. Thats why our benefits program supports your physical emotional mental and financial health with an emphasis on work-life balance.

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Build effective working relationships with clients internal and external through regular interactions in a friendly helpful and professional manner
• Provide exceptional support in document preparation including editing proofreading and redlining documents for accuracy grammar and formatting
• Proactively manage attorney Outlook email (when requested) and calendar to include providing reminders of responses needed and impending deadlines and obligations
• Ensure accuracy of contact and other pertinent information within Outlook and the firmwide contact billing and marketing databases
• Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys including flights hotels and local transportation.
• Provide meticulous support in arranging and coordinating logistics for meetings including video/audio conferencing room assignments hand-outs and catering requests
• Input review edit and update attorney time entries in conformance with Firms Billing Guidelines
• Proactively manage monthly client billings by reviewing and editing prebills; liase with billing department to ensure client billings guidelines are followed and bills are sent timely
• Oversee attorney expense reports and vendor invoices through to completion to include ensuring complete documentation is provided prompt submission and necessary follow-up
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with current Firm policies utilizing the Firms Document Management System
• Manage client intake process including generating client conflict inquiries opening new matters and preparing engagement letters
• Maintain contact information and activities with clients and prospective clients in our CRM system
• Effectively leverage time by delegating administrative tasks to support team
• Perform complex tasks which may be highly confidential and sensitive and require discretion and diplomacy

Job Specifications:

• Bachelors degree is preferred but not required
• At least three (3) years of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor and presentation
• Strong client service skills with high-level standards of excellence in work product to meet or exceed client and Firm expectations
• Strong organizational skills time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to take initiative and use good judgment and excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range $85000 - $117000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit use hands reach with hands and arms stoop talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.