Legal Administrative Assistant

Michael Page; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401k with company match

Generous paid time off

Hybrid working model in San Francisco

Job summary

Michael Page in San Francisco is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support partners and the corporate and litigation teams. The role is hybrid in a smaller San Francisco office and requires collaboration with attorneys to maintain efficient operations.

You will coordinate calendars, draft and proofread legal documents, organize files, and assist with billing, travel, and research. Ideal candidates bring AB experience in a Big Law setting and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Partners directly in a Big Law environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills for handling diverse admin tasks.
• Proficiency with legal documentation and familiarity with legal terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy in all work.
• Experience with scheduling, calendar management, and travel arrangements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules and manage calendars for attorneys and legal teams.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain legal files, both physical and electronic.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, and expense reporting.
• Arrange travel plans and logistics for attorneys as needed.
• Support legal research and document retrieval tasks.
• Provide general administrative assistance to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Support Partners directly

Organization & multitasking

Legal documentation familiarity

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Scheduling & travel arrangement

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide essential support to attorneys and other legal professionals within Corporate and Litigation areas. This role involves managing administrative tasks to ensure efficient operations in a Big Law environment. This role is hybrid in San Francisco.

This role is a with a consistenly top ranked Big Law firm. The San Francisco is a smaller office, so the ideal candidate is very collaborative, dynamic, and has experience supporting Partners directly.

Description

• Coordinate schedules and manage calendars for attorneys and legal teams.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain legal files, both physical and electronic.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls.
• Assist with billing, timekeeping, and expense reporting.
• Arrange travel plans and logistics for attorneys as needed.
• Support legal research and document retrieval tasks.
• Provide general administrative assistance to ensure smooth daily operations.

Profile

A successful Legal Administrative Assistant should have:

• Experience supporting Partners directly, ideally in a Big Law environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage various administrative tasks effectively.
• Proficiency with legal documentation and familiarity with legal terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Experience with scheduling, calendar management, and travel arrangements.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 annually based off years of experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, and generous paid time off.
• Hybrid working model and collabortive working environment in San Francisco.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.