Administrative Assistant

Wilson Elser; United States; Híbrido; USD 40 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401k match

Generous PTO

Corporate discounts

Resumo da oferta

Wilson Elser is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a national client services team, serving as a liaison between leadership and the broader national team.

The role focuses on high-volume confidential communications, data collection, entry, and management, with opportunities to contribute to project management and process improvement.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in a law firm setting.
• Familiarity with Document Management Systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience with data entry or data management.
• Experience providing administrative support for eDiscovery or data/document collection a plus.
• Familiarity with web-based collaboration tools and work management software a plus.
• Experience with team messaging and instant messaging platforms a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manages a high-volume of client interfacing communications and confidential documents.
• Collaborates on projects involving client interfacing, document management, data entry, and data management.
• Assists with project management and process implementation for the client services team.
• Provides clerical or administrative legal support as requested.

Conhecimentos

Client communications

MS Office Suite

Data entry

Confidentiality

Collaborative tools

Email/calendar management

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience

Ferramentas

Document Management Systems

SharePoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered,

This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement and can be located in any state we have an office in.

The Position

Wilson Elser is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a national client services team, serving as a liaison between a key leadership group with close client contact and the broader national client services team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages a high-volume of client interfacing communications of a highly confidential nature, and manages highly confidential documents and information
• Collaborates on projects focused on client interfacing, document management, data entry, and data management
• Assists with project management functions and process implementation on the client services team, including support with data collection, entry, and management
• Provides clerical or administrative legal services support as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a law firm setting
• Familiarity with Document Management Systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Experience with data entry or data management
• Experience with administrative support of eDiscovery, information, data, or document collection, or data and document preservation a plus
• Familiarity with web-based collaborative tools and work management software a plus
• Experience with team messaging and instant messaging platforms a plusExperience with email and calendar management, meeting coordination, and direct client interaction
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work and meet tight deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple requests simultaneously
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, national team environment supporting attorneys and paralegals
• Demonstrated professionalism in all client and internal communication

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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