Job Description

Requisition ID:

7289

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Project Assistant

Under the general direction of supervising attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) and the Firmwide Paralegal Manager, and according to established firm policies and procedures, the Private Credit Project Assistant is responsible for performing clerical tasks and aiding attorneys and paralegals facilitating private credit transactions, including in the preparation of closing books and maintenance of client files. Will also handle billing matters. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.


Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include, but may not be limited to, the following: Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Client billable hour requirement: 1,000 hours annually (84 client billable hours on average per month). Organize and maintain documentation to large case management matters. Preparation or drafting correspondence and other documents, preparing document templates, updating files and records, filing and maintaining orderly records. Coordinate document retrieval under the supervision of the supervising attorneys. Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing. Creating binders and tabs. Creating financial reports for attorneys. Draft monthly fee statements and interim fee applications. Assist with maintaining attorney calendars. Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying. Various practice support projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Bachelor's degree required; a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program is strongly preferred. A minimum of one year of related experience--ideally in a law firm setting--or an equivalent combination of education and experience is desired. Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish information in report format, written correspondence, e-mail, or verbally. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts. Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrates proactive problem solving abilities with excellent troubleshooting, resolution, and follow through skills. Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to act independently and make routine decisions within scope of the position's responsibilities. Proficient in computer applications, including internet research, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Skilled in operating standard office equipment such as computers, laser printers, telephones, photocopiers, calculators, scanners, and fax machines. Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. Work occasionally requires more than 35 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.


The annualized salary range for this position starts at $50,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on location, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.



We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy and long-term and short-term disability policies.



Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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