Legal Practice Assistant - Hybrid In-Office Support

Nixon Peabody LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco is seeking a Practice Assistant to support an assigned group of partners, counsel, and senior associates. The PA works as part of an in-office team with an initial five-day in-person training, followed by a hybrid schedule.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented administrative support, calendar management, document preparation, matter intake, and coordination with billing and travel. This is a dynamic law firm environment with continued training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Notary Public certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level practice- and client-facing administrative support for assigned timekeepers and others.
• Prepare documents quickly and accurately; proofread and propose process improvements; manage calls and messages.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco is seeking a Practice Assistant to support an assigned group of partners, counsel, and senior associates. The PA works as part of an in-office team with an initial five-day in-person training, followed by a hybrid schedule.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented administrative support, calendar management, document preparation, matter intake, and coordination with billing and travel. This is a dynamic law firm environment with continued training.