Legal Practice Assistant

• Draft and proofread pleadings and other written materials with attention to detail using professional and technical writing skills and grammar.
• Administrative duties to include: Maintaining attorneys' calendars, scheduling meetings, events, and video conferences, working as the liaison between multiple internal departments; reserving conference rooms, and IT support and equipment as requested.
• Perform a variety of new client/new matter tasks.
• Prepare electronic expense reports.
• Redline documents utilizing comparison software.
• Utilize cloud document management system using standard firm naming conventions.
• Establish and maintain ongoing positive business relationships with clients, attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Research information requested by attorneys and/or paralegals.
• Present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups of managers, clients, and timekeepers in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of client matters through demonstrated diplomacy and discretion.
• Enter attorney time as required.
• Backup duties for other team members.
• Contribute to a team environment.
• Assisting with special projects as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; bachelor's or associate degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Complex Litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration on assignments with demonstrated judgment in when to seek assistance.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend details and work at a fast pace with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work assigned schedule with flexibility for overtime as required to meet business needs.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, grammar, proofreading and typing skills with a strong emphasis on accuracy.
• Proficiency in utilizing MS Suite products.
• Regular data maintenance working with electronic databases and Excel spreadsheets; advanced proficiency with MS Excel preferred.
• Local, State and Federal electronic court filing experience required.
• Experience with NetDocs or other document management system preferred.

Compensation: $75,000-$105,000 is the estimated salary range for this role in San Francisco, California. Starting salary will be determine based on qualifications and experience.