Legal Administrative Assistant

Summary:

Great opportunity to join a well-respected Southeastern regional boutique law firm concentrating [BW1] in the technology and life sciences sectors.  Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of legal administrative experience coordinating for multiple attorneys, strong computer and communication skills and a high degree of professionalism. 

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

-- Schedule management and planning including calendar management, contact information, appointment scheduling, meeting coordination for assigned members of the firm.

-- Assist with time record keeping and entry

-- Online client research and updates as needed to support attorney activities

-- Assist attorneys with email and client communication, marketing, and presentations as requested

-- Administration, document management including revisions and proofing; dictation transcription for emails, letters and correspondence

-- Training, mentoring and coaching new administrative personnel as needed; provide leadership to improve processes and systems for increased effectiveness.

Requirements:

-- Minimum of high school diploma, bachelor's degree with emphasis on business administration strongly preferred.

-- At least 5+ years of experience working as a legal administrative assistant in a law firm for multiple partner level attorneys, executive-level support experience strongly preferred.

-- Excellent computer skills with word processing, Excel, scheduling, email, document management

-- Strong personal initiative, interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal

-- Ability to work overtime as necessary

 

Firm Overview:

Hutchison Law Group is a law firm focused on the special needs of businesses, and those who work with them.  Founded in 1996, the firm represents many of the premier technology and life science companies in the Southeast.  In addition, we represent clients large and small, across a range of other industries and advise individuals on business matters.  We serve our clients’ business needs by providing strategic advice and counsel in the following areas:  general corporate, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, securities law, intellectual property protection, employment law and tax.

 

We offer a dynamic work environment along with competitive salary and bonus eligibility, advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and 401k.

 [BW1]"specialize" is regulated by the bar association