Practice Assistant
Ogletree DeakinsHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes.
- Accurate typing of at least 70 words per minute.
- Strong computer proficiency in MS Office, document management, time entry, e-filing, and database software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong proofreading skills and understanding of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Superior organizational skills including filing, calendaring, and proofreading.
- Time management skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) matching program
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has a reputation for legal excellence and responsive client service. Ogletree Deakins' labor and employment practice is complemented and supported by related practice groups in the areas of business immigration, litigation, employee benefits, occupational safety and health, and construction law. With offices throughout the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico, the firm represents a diverse range of clients. Our depth of experience in labor and employment law has produced a successful track record for our clients - Fortune 50 corporations to start-up companies. Although the size and scope of our practice has grown over the past quarter century, our core values remain constant. We are committed to personalized attention, innovative solutions and old-fashioned hard work. Our approach to providing clients with the resources to solve today's business challenges is always forward-thinking and strategic. We remain committed to providing our clients with an insider's view of the workplace issues of the day.