Legal Practice Assistant

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States Maynard Nexsen Full time

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; observe confidentiality of attorney‑client relationship Proofread documents Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr



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