Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated to explore a career in legal services, then we invite you to apply to our Summer Staff Assistant position in our Atlanta, GA Office.
The Position
This is an excellent position for those pursuing their undergraduate degree or paralegal certificate, or for those who are considering attending law school in the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Proofreading of documents
- Document management, including filing, indexing and drafting of simple correspondence.
- Maintenance of document logs, trial notebook indexes, and document organization
- Processing and following up on authorizations for the receipt of medical, employment, tax, FOIL and other records.
- Scheduling
- Processing business and vendor expenses
- Manage and update data using Excel spreadsheets
- Professional client interaction
- Additional administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's degree
- Prior experience in a legal or office setting
- Must be driven, professional, take direction well, and be eager to learn
- Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize
- Strong interest in the legal field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with databases and data entry
- Ability to interact with all levels within the firm
Why Should You Apply?
- Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
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