Legal Support & Operations Specialist

Sidley Austin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

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Bonus eligibility

Benefits program

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a qualified Legal Support Specialist in California to help lawyers with administrative tasks, document production, and client communications. You will manage calendars, onboard clients, prepare and proofread complex documents, and coordinate travel and expenses with a focus on accuracy and discretion.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm, excellent customer service, and the ability to handle multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related work experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent customer service and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Types, formats, edits and finalizes documents and standard legal documents for transactional matters.
• Manages calendars and coordinates communications between lawyers and clients during deal processes.
• Coordinate travel, expenses and meetings for lawyers and clients; ensure timely time entries and billing compliance.
• Onboard new clients, process conflicts and set up billing information with various Firm departments.
• Proofreads documents for copy accuracy, grammar and formatting; maintains disciplined filing and records.

Skills

Client relationships

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Work under pressure

Typing 60 wpm

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a qualified Legal Support Specialist in California to help lawyers with administrative tasks, document production, and client communications. You will manage calendars, onboard clients, prepare and proofread complex documents, and coordinate travel and expenses with a focus on accuracy and discretion.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm, excellent customer service, and the ability to handle multiple priorities