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Legal Practice Assistant

Maynard Nexsen
Est. $57,000 - $105,000 / year
Posted Nov 25
Full Time
On Site
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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.