About this role
<p><strong>Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation)</strong></p> <p>Dentons US LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to our Litigation team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office and two days remote each week.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare and file court documents in state and federal courts, including electronic filings.</li> <li>Draft, format, and revise legal documents (including pleadings and trust and estate documents); maintain files; and support client billing processes.</li> <li>Prepare correspondence and materials for mailing, faxing, courier, and FedEx shipments, including certificates of mailing; copy, distribute, and file documents per client instructions and firm protocol.</li> <li>Maintain accurate, well-organized physical and electronic files.</li> <li>Enter and review timekeeper entries and assist in the preparation of billing ensuring timely submission of invoices.</li> <li>Serve as a professional point of contact for clients in person and by phone.</li> <li>Arrange travel and process expense reimbursements.</li> <li>Handle confidential and sensitive firm and client information with discretion.</li> <li>Support both ongoing and ad hoc administrative needs as they arise.</li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the practice and the firm.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>5–10 years of litigation administrative experience in a mid-size or large law firm.</li> <li>Proficiency with legal administrative support, including document preparation, filings, time entry, expense reporting, telephone coverage, travel arrangements, and calendar management.</li> <li>Working knowledge of local court rules and procedures.</li> <li>Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to excellent client service.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required. Experience with Intapp, iManage, and Chrome River is a plus. Ability to learn and adapt to new software is essential.</li> <li>Excellent written communication skills, including proofreading and professional correspondence.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and manage incoming and outgoing requests efficiently.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Flexibility to work overtime, as needed.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Salary</strong></p> <p>Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000, based on experience and local market.</p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses. </span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><em>Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</em></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><em>If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at [email protected]. </em></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="color:#3498db">About Dentons</span></h2> <p>Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit <a href="dentons.com">www.dentons.com</a></p>