Legal Administrative Assistant

Gunderson Dettmer; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a dynamic San Francisco office. This role offers the chance to support innovative legal teams while providing essential administrative assistance. You'll engage in diverse tasks, from document preparation to client interactions, in a collaborative environment. The firm values detail-oriented individuals who thrive under pressure and can adapt to changing demands. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Fertility and family building support

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of legal administrative assistant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document conversion applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform Reception, Hospitality and Office Services duties.
• Create, format, revise, and edit legal documents.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars and plan meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

document conversion applications

interpersonal communication

problem solving

organizational skills

attention to detail

analytical skills

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Adobe

Nuance Power PDF

HP/Autonomy iManage

Job description

At Gunderson Dettmer, you’ll find people passionate about making an impact while working alongside pioneering founders and innovators.

In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and fertility and family building support.

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our San Francisco office. The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide a wide range of legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals who support some of the most dynamic companies in tech. The San Francisco office has a small administrative team and we are looking for candidates who enjoy wearing different hats and will thrive in a small office environment. This position requires in-office work four days per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform Reception, Hospitality and Office Services duties, including greeting clients and guests, answering phones, scheduling conference rooms, conference room setup, office supply management and mail handling.
• Perform a broad range of administrative, document production, organizational, research and client support/contact duties.
• Create, format, revise and edit legal documents.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars, plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences and travel.
• Work with attorneys and New Business Acceptance/Conflicts Department to manage new client intake.
• Enter and track attorney time in time management database.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing in accordance with firm procedures and standards.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum of one year of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and document conversion applications, such as Adobe, Nuance Power PDF or PDF Creator Plus.
• Experience working with HP/Autonomy iManage or other document management system preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written (grammar, spelling, format) and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Adherence to maintaining confidential and sensitive information and display sound judgment
• Ability to work overtime.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• BS/BA degree.
  
  

Status

• Full Time, Non-Exempt.
  
  

The expected starting salary for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 annually, dependent qualifications and experience.

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.