[Armstrong Teasdale LLP has a long and distinguished track record of delivering sophisticated legal advice and exceptional service to a dynamic client base around the world. Whether an issue is global or local, large or small, Armstrong Teasdale provides each client with an invaluable combination of legal resources and practical advice in nearly every area of law. The firm has 13 offices throughout the U.S. and in the U.K., and more than 640 attorneys and staff firmwide.
[Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking a Financial and Real Estate Legal Assistant to join its St. Louis office. The Finance and Real Estate Legal Assistant will provide administrative assistant to all finance, real estate, and bankruptcy timekeepers. This individual will work within a team environment to promote uninterrupted workflow in service.[Essential Functions: [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Review and proo all documents and correspondence produced, check for proper formatting, spelling and grammatical errors, as well as ensuring that all signature pages, attachments, exhibits or enclosures are accurate and complete before distribution
Work with the team in the preparation of correspondence and documents utilizing knowledge of financial, real estate and transactional procedures
Maintain client files (both paper and electronic), organize and file documents in designated order, and complete electronic scanning
Conduct accounting tasks, including processing expenses, reimbursements, invoices, pre-bills, and entering time into the Firms time and billing system, reviewing of billing statements, and editing same for preparation of final billing
Manage and prioritize client dockets, calendars, workload and deadlines
Perform digital transcription tasks
May be responsible for extensive review and edit of prebills/invoices for finalization and submission to the Bankruptcy Court Trustee, along with a finalized Armstrong Teasdale fee application
Perform conflict checks, draft engagement letters in connection with file opening, and complete the file opening process
Draft responses to audit letter requests on behalf of Firm clients and obtain and provide information to accountants
Execute electronic court filings and download court pleadings
Coordinate and make travel arrangements
Effectively track and manage CLE reporting
Effectively communicate with clients and court clerks
Competencies:Decision Making - Is aware of issues and asks questions when issues arise; completes day-to-day tasks with teamCommunication - Effectively communicates through written and verbal forms; shares information when asked and understands the appropriate level of confidentialityLeadership - Gives positive feedback to others; is developing skills to mentor others; asks questions; is assigned work; and focuses on day-to-day tasksContinuous Learning - Attends required training; accepts planned change willinglyTeamwork - Works as a member of the team, and understands the goals of the team; understands that team members' needs, ideas and solutions vary[Alignment to Values - Is aware of the Firm's values and consistently demonstrates them; is aware of the meaning/strategic goal of the Firm's Diversity and Inclusio
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