Legal Assistant (Employment, Labor, Benefits And Immigration)

OVERVIEW :Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 800+ attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.
SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Employment and Labor Law- Legal Assistant, to help support Employment and Labor law matters. The ideal candidate must have strong legal research skills and the ability to prioritize multiple task with minimal direction. Experience navigating federal and state courts is required.
Essential Functions

• Provides general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
• Collects, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Provides substantive and stylistic editing for a range of internal and external legal documents
• Monitors on-going matter activity and pending deadlines in litigation and transactional matters.
• Serves as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and the firm.
• Draft correspondence, memos, letters, etc. for respective employment and labor attorneys and/or paralegals
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Education And Experience

• Deep knowledge andexpertise in employment and labor laws onfederal, local and state level
• Minimum of 1- 3 years’ experience a working in employment and labor law matters
• Law firm experience preferred

Benefits

• Back-Up (Family) Care Advantage and Employee Assistance Program
• 401k and Pension Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)
• Professional Development Training
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Commuter, HSA and FSA Spending Accounts
• Up to 27 PTO Days, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morrisis an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Shawn Tato, HR Assistant at 215-979-1224.
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