Legal Practice Assistant - Future Consideration

Eversheds Sutherland; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys in drafting and revising legal documents. The ideal candidate should possess strong Microsoft Office skills and be detail-oriented. This role involves communication with clients and managing various office tasks. An educational background with a high school diploma is required, while a college degree is preferred. This position aims to create a valued member of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a four-year college degree preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with document management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) with drafting legal documents.
• Act as a liaison between clients and the attorney.
• Utilize strong secretarial skills and manage a wide spectrum of tasks.

Skills

Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs

Proofreading skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

iManage

Elite Webview

Job description

Overview

We are accepting resumes for future consideration for temp, temp-to-perm, and direct-hire openings that may come available in the future. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals, and business professionals.

Responsibilities

• The Legal Secretary is responsible for supporting the individual attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) to whom assigned for day-to-day drafting, transcriptions, and revisions of legal documents via electronically or directly.
• Serve as a liaison between the client and the attorney, with the ability to communicate accurately and professionally with clients.
• Demonstrate strong proofreading, organizational, and detail-oriented skills; maintain confidentiality with regard to all client and firm matters.
• Utilize strong secretarial skills, word processing, general office procedures, and filing techniques; concentrate on detail and manage a wide spectrum of individuals and tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a four-year college degree preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with document management software (iManage and/or FileSite), time entry programs (Elite Webview), and change-tracking programs (Change-Pro) preferred.
• Knowledge of client relationship management software, particularly InterAction, strongly desired.

About EEO / Diversity

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge, and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm's offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to apply or to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.