DLKLawGroup PC
Legal Secretary to Managing Partner
DLKLawGroup PC, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
This role requires 5+ years of recent experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Administrative Assistant in a law firm or legal department, advanced proficiency with MS Office, and a proactive work ethic. This position is to support the workload of the Managing Partner of the firm across the various practice areas she supports. It is a very fast-paced environment, and the job at hand can change at a moment’s notice. Flexibility is expected, and taking initiative is essential in this role.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Heavy calendar management
Travel arrangements and expense reimbursements
Creating, revising, and formatting legal documents
Filing petitions and other documents with various courts
Spreadsheets and presentations using the Firm's software
Document comparison and proofreading
Answering phones
Entering attorney time
Other general secretarial duties and projects as assigned
This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills while taking initiative. The Legal Secretary may also complete tasks that are billable to clients and may occasionally perform Paralegal level assignments.
Direct Reports:
n/a
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Filing petitions and other documents with various courts
Answering phones
Scheduling client meetings
Calendaring mediations, arbitrations, hearings, etc.
Entering attorney time in practice management system
Creating spreadsheets and presentations
Running reports using the Firm’s software
Proofreading and document comparison
Calendar management
Booking and coordinating travel arrangements
Expense reimbursement and reconciliation
Additional projects as assigned
5+ years recent experience.
California Notary Public (preferred, but not required)
Requirements:
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe, legal practice management, and document management systems
Intermediate to advanced word processing skills
Proficiency in California Rules of Court and local rules
Solid command of English, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to communicate clearly and work well with a team and independently
Positive attitude, intellectually curious, dependable, and motivated
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Heavy calendar management
Travel arrangements and expense reimbursements
Creating, revising, and formatting legal documents
Filing petitions and other documents with various courts
Spreadsheets and presentations using the Firm's software
Document comparison and proofreading
Answering phones
Entering attorney time
Other general secretarial duties and projects as assigned
This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills while taking initiative. The Legal Secretary may also complete tasks that are billable to clients and may occasionally perform Paralegal level assignments.
Direct Reports:
n/a
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Filing petitions and other documents with various courts
Answering phones
Scheduling client meetings
Calendaring mediations, arbitrations, hearings, etc.
Entering attorney time in practice management system
Creating spreadsheets and presentations
Running reports using the Firm’s software
Proofreading and document comparison
Calendar management
Booking and coordinating travel arrangements
Expense reimbursement and reconciliation
Additional projects as assigned
5+ years recent experience.
California Notary Public (preferred, but not required)
Requirements:
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe, legal practice management, and document management systems
Intermediate to advanced word processing skills
Proficiency in California Rules of Court and local rules
Solid command of English, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form, and style
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to communicate clearly and work well with a team and independently
Positive attitude, intellectually curious, dependable, and motivated
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