ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK

Jenner & Block (www.jenner.com) is a law firm with global reach, with more than 500 lawyers and offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Firm clients include Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, financial services institutions, emerging companies and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer magazine has ranked Jenner & Block as the #1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times, most recently in 2019. The firm has been ranked in the top 10 in this category every year since 1990.

OVERVIEW

The Legal Practice Assistant, working under the supervision of the Washington, DC Manager of Administration will take direction from and operate in support of several lawyers in the performance of a variety of administrative duties as assigned. The Legal Practice Assistant is a non exempt position. The hours are 8:45-5:15 PM, Monday Friday and additional hours as required.

REQUIRED JOB FUNCTIONS

The Legal Practice Assistant must be proficient in the following:

• Receive assignments from partners, associates, and lawyers and perform tasks as requested; update requestor regarding receipt and status of tasks/projects, and consistently meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Input attorney time into the Web Time time-entry program. Educate timekeepers about appropriate time entry requirements and standards.
• Work with the Billing department in all aspects of the billing cycle, including but not limited to the review of client billing for accuracy, edits to content/grammar; resolution of billing problems; and efficient changes to the process.
• Prepare attorney expense reimbursements and process client-related vendor invoices for payment.
• Sort, open, prioritize and route incoming mail. Prepare outgoing mail including U.S.P.S., U.P.S. and Federal Express. Coordinate messenger pick-ups and deliveries when necessary.
• Coordinate attorneys firm and client-related meeting set-ups, including but not limited to conference calls, zoom meetings and in-person meetings.
• Maintain calendar and contacts for attorneys. Maintain electronic filing system via Outlook.
• Perform document conversions, e.g., PDF to Word, etc.
• Handle telephone calls from internal and external sources including taking accurate messages and appropriately routing calls.
• Coordinate prints, scans and duplicating projects with Digital Document Center or Print/Mail Centers.
• Coordinate travel arrangements (air, hotel, rail, car rental and black car) with firm-provided travel agency.
• Coordinate the New Matter Intake process. Initiate Conflicts Checks. Prepare, finalize, and distribute new client Engagement Letters, New Business Memo, etc. Follow-up with client to ensure receipt of fully executed Engagement Letter.
• Maintain physical client files including creation of records via records software.
• Prepare inactive case files and attorney materials for off-site storage.
• Perform other related duties, special projects, and assignments as required.
• Assist other administrative assistants in back-up support and vacation coverage.

PREFFERED JOB FUNCTIONS

• The ability to e-File in both Federal and State Court. (For LA and San Francisco offices)
• Assist with the preparation of presentation materials for firm and client audiences.
• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas from various sources of origination (handwritten, typed copy, electronic copy, tape transcription, etc.).
• Finalize legal briefs by ensuring styles are consistent throughout and preparing Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and redlining documents.
• Proofread memoranda and factual and legal documents.
• General understanding of the litigation process or practice group transaction from case or transaction inception to closure.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Skilled in collaborating with staff/team members in a complex matrix management environment and managing associate, attorney, and paralegal expectations.
• Discernment to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Great client service skills, including being comfortable interacting with firm clients.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to effectively prioritize workload, and strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Sound business judgment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated foresight to anticipate lawyers needs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in basic computer applications including Windows 7 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet business needs. Able to work overtime as needed.
• LTC4 or Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification preferred.
• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.