Legal professionals choose to work at Pierce Atwood for many reasons. For some it's the opportunity to work at a successful firm with a first-class national reputation, for others it's the chance to work on interesting matters from small, local clients to large, national or international clients, and for many it's to work with smart people who value collaboration and collegiality.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of administrative and secretarial duties in support of attorneys, paralegals and other support staff members.  Maintains positive contact with client and co-workers, and observes confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Responsibilities

  • Proofread and edit documents for grammatical, typographical and spelling errors.  Finalize and distribute to clients, attorneys and staff.  Ensure deadlines are anticipated and met.
  • Track and assist with completing documentary and administrative matters to be completed in connection with transactional matters; prepare and compile closing binders in connection with transactional matters.
  • Receive, screen and route incoming telephone calls, conference calls and messages to attorneys, clients and staff promptly.  Assist callers as appropriate in attorney’s absence.  Refer callers to other attorneys and respond to inquiries when appropriate.
  • Sort, scan, distribute and file incoming and outgoing mail promptly upon receipt several times a day.  Open and review materials as directed.
  •  Edit correspondence, documents, memoranda, and project work in the production of legal documents.  Carry out instructions from tapes, verbal and/or handwritten materials.  Compose routine correspondence for attorney signature.
  • Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments for attorneys and clients including conference room scheduling, meals, beverages, preparation of materials and greeting clients. Coordinate seminar registration and travel arrangements securing air, hotel and car reservations for attorney and clients.
  • Track compliance with continuing legal education requirements and report same to appropriate authorities.
  • Maintain calendar of meetings and business trips, apprising attorney of responsibilities in advance of commitment.
  • Review, edit and finalize bills to ensure accuracy of input.
  • Coordinate preliminary conflict checks through the automated system to ensure attorney and firm ability to represent potential client.
  • Set up, organize and maintain firm files.  Read and review material to be filed, file documents in proper files, and retrieve documents and files when requested.  Designate disposition of files to either form files, attorney files or finish files as appropriate.
  • Coordinate mass mailings, including filings with the state and federal courts.
  • Perform a variety of administrative functions including processing new matter reports, preparation of expense reports, updating of closing binders,etc.
  • Employ firm applications efficiently and effectively to process work.
  • Work collaboratively with others across the firm to meet the needs of attorneys across the firm.
  • Follow up on requests made by attorneys, paralegals and clients.
  • Assist other attorneys or staff in performing secretarial functions as requested or needed.
  • Perform other functions as requested or needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills, including, maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and co-workers.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player.  A can-do attitude.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Ability to anticipate needs of attorneys and paralegals.
  • Strong technical aptitude. Intermediate Microsoft Word skills required.  Advanced Microsoft Word skills preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and databases.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure the highest quality work product for the client.
  • Ability to work independently and locate information from internet, court and other public sources.
  • Strong multitasking skills. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
  • Knowledge of general office or law office policies and procedures which enable the production of thorough and accurate results with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing computer applications.
  • Ability to proofread typed materials for contextual grammatical, typographical and spelling errors.
  • Proficiency with office equipment, including printers, copiers, transcription machines, label makers, etc.
  • Three to five years relevant law firm experience
  • Ability to work more than 37.5 hours when required to complete specific projects or tasks.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Heather Higgins at hhiggins@pierceatwood.com.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of administrative and secretarial duties in support of attorneys, paralegals and other support staff members.  Maintains positive contact with client and co-workers, and observes confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Responsibilities

  • Proofread and edit documents for grammatical, typographical and spelling errors.  Prepare all exhibits/attachments and finalize and distribute to court, clients, attorneys and staff.  Ensure deadlines are anticipated and met.
  • Receive, screen and route incoming telephone calls, conference calls and messages to attorneys, clients and staff promptly.  Assist callers as appropriate in absence of attorney or paralegal.  Refer callers to other attorneys and respond to inquiries when appropriate.
  • Sort, date stamp and distribute incoming and outgoing mail promptly upon receipt several times a day.  Open and review materials as directed.  Ensure critical dates and deadlines are calendared.
  • Transcribe and edit correspondence, documents, memoranda, and project work in the production of legal documents.  Carry out instructions from tapes, verbal and/or handwritten materials.  Compose routine correspondence for attorney and/or paralegal signature.
  • Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments for attorney, paralegal and clients including conference room scheduling, meals, beverages, preparation of materials and greeting clients. Coordinate seminar registration and travel arrangements securing air, hotel and car reservations for attorney and clients.
  • Maintain calendar of meetings and business trips and critical dates and deadlines associated with court hearings and other proceedings, apprising attorney of responsibilities in advance of commitment and organizing and preparing materials needed.
  • Prepare bills on a monthly basis.  Edit and finalize bills to ensure accuracy of input.
  • Coordinate preliminary conflict checks through the automated system to ensure attorney and firm ability to represent potential client.
  • Set up, organize and maintain firm files.  Read and review material to be filed, file documents in proper files, and retrieve documents and files when requested.  Designate disposition of files to either form files, attorney files or finish files as appropriate.
  • Prepare, organize, finalize and coordinate mass mailings, including legal filings with municipal and state agencies, municipal, state, bankruptcy and federal courts.
  • Perform a variety of administrative functions including processing new matter reports, preparation of expense reports, tracking CLE credits, etc.
  • Employ firm applications efficiently and effectively to process work.
  • Work collaboratively with others across the firm to meet the needs of attorneys across the firm.
  • Daily/routine follow up on requests made by attorneys, paralegals and clients.
  • Assist other attorneys or staff in performing secretarial functions as requested or needed.
  • Perform other functions as requested or needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills, including, maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and co-workers.
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player.  A can-do attitude.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Strong technical aptitude. Intermediate Microsoft Word skills required.  Advanced Microsoft Word skills preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and databases.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure the highest quality work product for the client.
  • Strong multitasking skills in an often fast-paced environment. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
  • Knowledge of general office or law office policies and procedures which enable the production of thorough and accurate results with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing computer applications.
  • Ability to transcribe legal documents and correspondence from rough draft or tape at a level of 65 wpm with less than 5% errors.
  • Ability to proofread and incorporate corrections to typed materials for contextual grammatical, typographical and spelling errors.
  • Proficiency with office equipment, including printers, copiers, faxes, transcription machines, label makers, etc.
  • Ability to work more than 37.5 hours when required to complete specific projects or tasks.
  • Proficiency, or ability to learn electronic court filing systems.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Heather Higgins at hhiggins@pierceatwood.com.

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