Legal Administrative Assistant

Ropes & Gray LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to attorneys and paralegals. This role will involve creating documents, managing e-filing, and arranging travel. The position is within a leading global law firm, offering a comprehensive rewards package. College degree and proficiency in MS Office are essential.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career growth support

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Requires a college degree or equivalent.
• Expert proficiency in MS Office applications essential.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills critical.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit documents and maintain e-filing.
• Organize inboxes and emails.
• Arrange travel and process expenses/invoices.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office applications

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Decision-making abilities

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

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About Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years. The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients worldwide in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government.

The firm is recognized for its leading practices across various legal areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, healthcare, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.

Overview

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Responsibilities include building relationships with team members, creating and editing documents, managing e-filing, organizing emails, arranging travel, processing expenses, editing time entries, and supporting overflow tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit documents and maintain e-filing
• Organize inboxes and emails
• Perform document comparisons
• Arrange travel and process expenses/invoices
• Edit daily time entries and review reports
• Handle mail and provide overflow support

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent
• Expert proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including health and well-being benefits, professional development, career growth, and a supportive culture. The estimated salary range for Chicago is $63,700 - $92,350, with potential for discretionary bonuses.

Working Conditions

This position requires a hybrid on-site presence for business continuity, development, and collaboration.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice