Legal Secretary

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Legal Secretary

Dallas, Texas

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Full Time Temp to Hire

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$ 26 - $ 28 per year

Dallas, Texas

Full Time Temp to Hire

$ 26 - $ 28 per year

May 08, 2023

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Job ID: DALLT #1333838_1683580467

May 08, 2023

Job ID: DALLT #1333838_1683580467

Job Summary

Job Id: DALLT #1333838_1683580467

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Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Practice Coordinator for our client a Global law firm. This role will be supporting attorneys in the of business and disputes - including contracts, reviewing contracts and document prep. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' experience and be tech savy! This position is 100% in office with the possibility of having 1 WFH day hours are 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Prepare, edit, and proofread a variety of practice area legal documents, e.g. correspondence, agreements, closing documents, spreadsheets and presentations
* Maintain calendars to include coordination and scheduling of meetings, depositions, conference calls including sending calendar invites and reminders, reserving conference rooms on-site in firm reservation system and at off-site venues
* Organize and manage files/emails in the document management system
* Manage physical files including intake, retention, retrieval and transfer of records
* Complete client/matter intake request forms and work directly with the lawyer and compliance department on new or existing business
* Save documents and emails in the document management system
* Review and edit pre-bills for submission to billing department and research/identify outstanding invoices and payments, when needed
* Exercise good judgment and delegate administrative tasks as needed to appropriate firm resources, e.g., Practice Assistants, Global Service Center, Billing, Docketing, etc.; maintain responsibility for and track all delegated activities/tasks/projects to successful completion
* Interact and follow-up with clients, outside counsel and others, as needed
* Maintain and update contact lists, create labels and coordinate mailings as directed by timekeepers
* Compile research from various online resources and databases and/or work with librarian to obtain information, as needed
* Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements with firm's travel provider
* Process business expense reimbursements and vendor payments
* Assist other practice group support members with overflow work and provide backup support during periods of annual or personal leave
* Assist with administrative tasks related to timekeeper compliance requirements and professional organizations
* Work collaboratively with lawyers, senior practice coordinators and practice assistants on assigned duties
* Assist other practice groups upon request with special projects
* May have a billing rate and be required to bill for some tasks
* Consolidate and organize files at the close of a matter
* Manage and assist with complex document production, using the firm software and best practices
* May draft engagement letters
* Track deadlines and status of cases/matters. As needed, update lawyers and/or docketing department on deadlines
* Process the appropriate court filings as directed by lawyers, adhering to the requirements of the court
* Prepare practice group profiles and other submissions for industry guides, client alerts and other distributions, and for pitches for new work
* Prepare and maintain practice group materials for website updates
* Coordinate and oversee client marketing events and various client meetings
* Attend client meetings when requested
* Prepare various BD reports of new work and other department activities.
* Input time entry for assigned lawyers; track work in progress and account receivables
* Work independently and take ownership of projects at the direction of lawyers
* May assist paralegals and perform some paralegal duties as assigned
* May train, assist, and provide orientation for new and less experienced members of staff

DALLT #1333838_1683580467

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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

We look forward to working with you.

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