Legal Practice Assistant at Maynard Nexsen

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Secretarial Support, Administrative Support, Trial Support, Document Formatting, Time Tracking, E-filing, Transcribing Dictation, Client Correspondence, Calendar Management, File Management, Conflict Checks, Public Relations, Proofreading, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Job Details Job Location: San Francisco, CA 94111 Education Level: High School Salary Range: $20.00 - $35.00 Hourly Summary: Responsible for providing legal secretarial and administrative support for the San Francisco office. Essential Job Functions: Prepare correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney or other timekeepers Provide trial support Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents Keeping track of attorney time records and billing Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are required) Transcribing dictation Corresponding with clients Maintaining calendars Open new files and client matters Request conflict of interest checks Maintain all client and general files Maintain client contact when appropriate Work closely with other administrative support staff (conflicts, records, office services, etc.) Receive clients and visitors; maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship Proof read documents Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization. Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality. Educational and Experience Requirements: High School diploma required Prior litigation experience required Associate’s degree preferred Paralegal Certificate preferred Work Environment and Physical Demands: In office position Ability to work extended hours when necessary. Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Legal Practice Assistant is responsible for providing legal secretarial and administrative support, including preparing legal documents and maintaining client files. They will also assist with trial support and manage attorney time records.