Transactional Legal Services Assistant - Client-Focused Support

Ice Miller LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

401k (with an employer match)

life insurance

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a Legal Services Assistant for our transactional practice groups assisting with commercial transactions and providing support to attorneys and other professionals. Successful candidates will be eager to learn multiple practice areas as needed, adopt firm technology, and contribute to a high performing team.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 2 years of commercial transactional experience in a legal setting, plus proficiency in Word,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial transactional experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient or intermediate experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Exceptional client service skills in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of administrative practice with focus on exceptional client service.
• Prepare and draft correspondence, memos, and legal documents using word processing and document management systems.
• Prepare and process outgoing correspondence and arrange for specialized mail or courier services.
• Monitor, organize and prioritize ongoing client projects.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and conference calls including IT and facilities set-ups.
• Organize and maintain files electronically and physically.
• Proofread and edit documents for proper formatting, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Manage scheduling of meetings, appointments, due dates and case dates on calendars.
• Maintain data in integrated databases including client and matter information.
• Maintain positive relations with external and internal clients and collaborate with team.

Skills

Administrative support

Legal documents

Microsoft Office

Client service

Attention to detail

Team player

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ice Miller LLP is seeking a Legal Services Assistant for our transactional practice groups assisting with commercial transactions and providing support to attorneys and other professionals. Successful candidates will be eager to learn multiple practice areas as needed, adopt firm technology, and contribute to a high performing team.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 2 years of commercial transactional experience in a legal setting, plus proficiency in Word,