Legal Practice Assistant - Drafting, Scheduling & Admin

Ogletree Deakins; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching program

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health, Life, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins, a leading labor and employment law firm, is looking for a Practice Assistant for its Costa Mesa office. The role involves supporting attorneys by preparing legal documents, maintaining calendars, and providing general administrative support.

Qualified candidates should have over 4 years of experience in a legal secretarial role, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. The expected salary is between $58,000 and $107,000, along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Strong computer proficiency in document management and database software.
• Regular predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain calendars and files for assigned attorneys.
• Coordinate client billing matters.

Skills

Experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary

Knowledge of legal terminology

Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute

Strong proficiency in MS Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Time-management skills

Job description

Ogletree Deakins, a leading labor and employment law firm, is looking for a Practice Assistant for its Costa Mesa office. The role involves supporting attorneys by preparing legal documents, maintaining calendars, and providing general administrative support.

Qualified candidates should have over 4 years of experience in a legal secretarial role, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. The expected salary is between $58,000 and $107,000, along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and health insurance.