Assistant at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Secretarial Experience, Typing Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Diplomacy, Discretion, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Multi-tasking, MS Word Proficiency, Basic Math Skills, MS Excel Knowledge, MS PowerPoint Knowledge

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is excited to announce the opening of our new San Francisco office in early 2026, increasing our Bay Area presence to further improve the cutting-edge legal services we provide to our clients and communities. The Assistant will be responsible for providing support for partners, counsels, associates, paralegals, and/or senior management in the San Francisco office, performing a variety of essential duties. This role will be expected to work in-office Mondays through Fridays, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities Answer multiple phone lines; screen and direct calls as appropriate Help new attorneys navigate the firm’s departments and resources (“go-to” person) Maintain calendars, contacts and working group lists, schedule meetings, and arrange conference/teleconference calls Receive assignments and perform tasks as requested; provide updates regarding receipt and status of tasks/projects and consistently meet agreed upon deadlines Assist with the maintenance and management of physical and electronic files Create, revise and proofread letters and various legal documents Create and maintain attorney files in both print and digital formats Support attorneys in all aspects of client onboarding Make arrangements for travel, transportation and accommodations via Internet and/or through the Firm’s travel department Coordinate with Conference Services when scheduling meetings for room reservations, food/beverages, and audio/visual equipment needs Prepare and process client bills, working closely with Billing department Process expenses through Firm expense application (Chrome River) Prepare attorney diaries through Firm diary application (Intapp) Assist other Assistants with workflow and back-up support, as needed Provide backup coverage for Reception and other departments, as needed Perform other duties as assigned Education Required High School diploma or GED equivalent required Preferred Associate’s degree preferred Skills and Experience Required Ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing 1 to 2 years of secretarial experience in an office environment required Ability to type 50+ wpm; skilled typing ability and knowledge of personal computers, software, and related applications and systems Proficiency in MS Word required Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division Strong attention to detail Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment Ability to use diplomacy and discretion in relaying information Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities, with the ability to effectively meet deadlines in a high pressure environment Preferred Basic knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint preferred Physical Demands (required to perform essential job functions) Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Sitting: Remaining in the seated position, particularly for sustained periods of time Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder Pulling/Pushing: Using upper extremities to exert steady force upon an object so that the object moves toward or away from the force Bending/Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine, or by bending legs at knees Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Work Environment The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as in typical office or administrative work (normal light, air and space in the work environment) Salary Information CA Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $95,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is non-exempt meaning it is overtime pay eligible. Privacy Notice For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. #LI-Onsite Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world’s leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 1,500 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.

Responsibilities

The Assistant will provide support for partners, counsels, associates, paralegals, and senior management in the San Francisco office. Responsibilities include managing calendars, scheduling meetings, maintaining files, and assisting with client onboarding.