OVERVIEW:Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.
SUMMARY:We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Assistant, to help support Employment and Labor law matters. The ideal candidate must have strong legal research skills and the ability to prioritize multiple task with minimal direction. Experience navigating federal and state courts is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Draft correspondence, memos, letters, etc. for respective employment and labor attorneys and/or paralegals
Collects, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Provides general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
Monitors on-going matter activity and pending deadlines in litigation and transactional matters.
Provides substantive and stylistic editing for a range of internal and external legal documents, including proofreading.
Serves as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and the firm.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent communication and time management skills
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
- Minimum of 20 years’ experience a working in employment and labor law matters.
- Law firm experience preferred.
- Deep knowledge and expertise in employment and labor laws on federal, local and state level.
BENEFITS:
Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
401k and Pension Plan
Up to 27 PTO Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)
Professional Development Training
Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program
EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morrisis an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us at 215-979-1000.
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Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator
