<p>The Legal Assistant provides administrative and legal support to attorneys in the Banking and Financial Services Group and in the Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Groups by preparing and formatting legal documents, managing files, coordinating schedules, and supporting billing and court filing processes. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to produce high-quality work in a fast paced law firm environment. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Convert draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, agreements, and other legal documents into final, typed-quality form</p><p>Maintain a typing speed of at least 60 words per minute with accuracy</p><p>Organize, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines with more than one attorney</p><p>Prepare, review, and complete court filings in compliance with applicable rules and procedures</p><p>Ensure documents reflect excellent spelling, grammar, and formatting</p><p>Maintain and organize electronic and physical client files</p><p>Review, sort, date, and distribute incoming mail</p><p>Proficiency with mass mailing/service of court notices, filings, and correspondence</p><p>Prepare and manage monthly billing and time entry as required</p><p>Coordinate attorney travel arrangements</p><p>Perform scheduling and other related administrative duties as assigned</p><p>Conduct internet and basic legal research as needed</p>