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Administrative Assistant  

Category Legal Secretary  
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Legal Administrative Assistant

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM) - one of northern New England's largest law firms - is seeking a dynamic Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team in our Burlington, Vermont office. The ideal candidate will offer administrative support including managing administrative tasks, preparing legal documents, and maintaining organized client records while working collaboratively with our attorneys and paralegals to ensure the delivery of high-quality client services. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Assist attorneys in the preparation, editing, proofreading, and filing of legal documents
  • Manage phone calls, emails, and scheduling for attorneys
  • Maintain and organize client files electronically in our document management system
  • Perform data entry and handle confidential information with discretion
  • Coordinate client meetings, event planning, arbitration dates, and travel arrangements         
  • Provide in office general administrative support, including copying and scanning

Qualifications: 

  • Proficiency with MS Office 365 and its applications
  • Possess exceptional organizational skills and an aptitude for prioritizing tasks to meet stringent deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, particularly in writing and editing (including proofreading)
  • Ability to learn software applications quickly and work in complex electronic documents
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team             
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree and experience in either a law firm or professional services/corporate setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Periodic travel may be necessary

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program
  • Optional Life / Long Term Care Insurance 
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Optional 401(k) Student Loan Repayment Matching Program 
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Private Garage Parking

Location:

  • In-Person DRM Burlington Office -199 Main Street, Burlington, VT
 
Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Keywords  
Position Legal Secretary  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s) Jessica Fellows  
Location Burlington  
About the Organization  
EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at DRM without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. DRM is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. DRM complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Firm has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

"Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws" and link to the three posters: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster (FMLA regulations were revised to allow for electronic posting as long as such posting otherwise meets the requirements of the regulations.); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster. You can copy the links below and paste into your browser.

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm?p_eeo=1
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm  

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