Legal Administrative Assistant

Morrison Foerster; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in their Palo Alto office. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, client service support, and collaboration with legal professionals. With a commitment to client satisfaction, the position offers opportunities for growth and professional development, while ensuring the efficient operation of legal services.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years administrative experience in a law firm.
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and manage documents.
• Arrange conference calls and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with billing process and prepare expense reimbursements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Client Service Orientation

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Base pay range

$56,000.00/yr - $78,000.00/yr

At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?

Join MoFo as a LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT in our Palo Alto office!

https://www.mofo.com/offices

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides a wide range of administrative, clerical, and document services to support the workflow and client service needs of attorneys and other timekeepers. Ensures client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position.

• Collaborates with legal secretarial staff and other teams to provide designated and “as needed” administrative services to assist in delivering exemplary service.
• Drafts letters and documents; collects and analyzes information; prepares requested documents.
• Arranges conference calls.
• Prepares materials for mailing and overnight delivery, including printing, assembling, copying, and ensuring appropriate deliver
• Makes conference room reservations. Coordinates meals, multimedia, and other services as requested.
• Assists with timenote entry, including inputting timenotes, editing, proofreading, and closing them on a daily basis.
• Prepares expense reimbursements, arranges for payment of invoices, and prepares check requests as needed.
• Assists with billing process, including editing prebills, generating reports, and sending out final invoices.
• Assists with creating and maintaining client/matter lists and communication lists.

ABOUT YOU

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2-year administrative experience in a law firm. Legal secretary experience a plus.
• Experience working in a professional services environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and commitment to delivering results by assisting co-workers.
• Client service orientation and ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Proficient with Windows-based software used by the firm, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Mac Pac. Working knowledge of database, and time and attendance tracking applications.
• Flexibility regarding work schedule and availability to work overtime required.

ABOUT MOFO

At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.

• About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
• Diversity + Inclusion: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-diversity
• Commitment to Pro Bono: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-pro-bono
• The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Palo Alto Salary Range: $56k to $78k

For questions regarding this position, please e-mail [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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