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Shook, Hardy & Bacon International LLP

Legal Administrative Assistant

Shook, Hardy & Bacon International LLP, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Provides administrative, organizational, and technical support including but not limited to entering time into the firm's timekeeping system, phone reception; providing information to callers; arranging travel and catering accommodations; scheduling meetings and conference room setups; e-scan, facsimile, ECF filing transmittals; transcription; proofreading work product for typographical, grammatical, or spelling errors; compilation of reports from established sources; photocopying; mail assembly and distribution; and other records/file maintenance.

Depending on the specific assignment, may prepare and/or review for accuracy patent and trademark applications, reports, documentation, general and/or legal correspondence and papers of a legal nature such as complaints, briefs, motions, interrogatories, contracts, agreements, statements, subpoenas, wills, trusts, summonses.

May assist attorneys, paralegals, and analysts with the preparation and filing of US Federal/District Court documents or US patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formal documents.

Projects an image that reflects the professional nature of work done by the firm.

Interacts with clients in a way that supports great client service and relationships.

Accurately drafts and/or writes routine reports and correspondence.

May manage timekeeper calendar (Outlook) and assist in meeting deadlines which may include deadlines associated with US Court or patent applications, prosecutions, litigation, and/or other events as directed.

May provide occasional technology support to attorneys and professional staff with regard to connecting docking stations, monitors, desktops, printers, and other external devices with remote guidance from IT specialist.

Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner.

Participates in ongoing training sessions to enhance technical skills.

Stays informed of all firm policies and standardized procedures and applications.

Assists Legal Support Assistant Trainees by providing training, mentoring, and quality assurance.

Benefits StatementShook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.

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