Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 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 professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Staff Assistant position in our Atlanta Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support as directed
• Opening new matters/files
• Assist with submitting client invoices
• Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required
• Assist with submission of vendor bills and check requests
• Ability to handle a high volume of bills per month
• Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
• Manage and update data using Excel spreadsheets
• Other administrative tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• 1+ years of office experience
• High level of motivation with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, successfully manage and prioritize a variety of demands daily, and take direction from Office Administrator
• Responsible for processing and reconciling monthly office statements efficiently and accurately
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with databases and data entry a plus
  
  

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.