Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy

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. Responsibilities:Convert draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, agreements, and other legal documents into final, typed-quality formMaintain a typing speed of at least 60 words per minute with accuracyOrganize, manage, and prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines with more than one attorneyPrepare, review, and complete court filings in compliance with applicable rules and proceduresEnsure documents reflect excellent spelling, grammar, and formattingMaintain and organize electronic and physical client filesReview, sort, date, and distribute incoming mailProficiency with mass mailing/service of court notices, filings, and correspondencePrepare and manage monthly billing and time entry as requiredCoordinate attorney travel arrangementsPerform scheduling and other related administrative duties as assignedConduct internet and basic legal research as needed