You're looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That's why we're looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to assigned legal staff.The ideal candidate will be responsible for...Providing comprehensive administrative support to assigned legal staff to include prioritizing assignments and preparing sensitive and detailed correspondence, such as responses to requests for information or regularly recurring reportsPrepares routine, as well as non-routine, correspondence, legal documents, forms, presentations, and the like using advanced knowledge and skills with word processing related and other software programs; efficiently proofreads and edits text for grammatical and typographical errors, and occasionally for content.Professionally answering, screening, placing calls, and recording and communicating messages according to appropriate proceduresManaging attorney's committee obligations; managing activity logistics such as event scheduling, coordination and production of relevant materialsScheduling appointments, making travel and/or meeting arrangements, and maintaining business calendars as instructedEffectively establishing and maintaining well organized files, while managing the integrity of original client documentsAct as back-up and provide overflow assistance to team membersThe successful candidate will demonstrate...A minimum of 2 years experience within a law firm and/or professional services environmentPrior experience working within a Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights or transactional practice group is preferred.Advanced use of MS Word and Outlook as well as an ability to quickly learn other applicationsProficiency in the use of document management systems (iManage preferred)Ability to efficiently proof and edit (using edit marks) correspondence, reports and tables for typographical errors and sentence structureHigh level of communication skills requiring social sensitivity and willingness to gain extensive knowledge of department procedures in order to communicate effectively with staff, management, attorneys, and clientsPay Range for Candidates in Baltimore, MD: $72,000 - $100,000 per yearThe range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses and overtime, if eligible. Overtime wages earned will be paid in compliance with applicable law.Venable's benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm's benefit offerings upon hire.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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