Litigation Legal Assistant - Executive Level

Benesch Law; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their dynamic San Francisco team. This role offers the opportunity to support high-level attorneys in a fast-paced environment, managing schedules, coordinating travel, and ensuring effective communication. With a commitment to diversity and a positive work culture, this firm is recognized as one of the fastest-growing in the nation. Join a team that values excellence and provides ample opportunities for career development and growth, all while enjoying a hybrid work schedule that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Schedule

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation legal experience supporting high-level attorneys.
• Solid experience with federal and state filings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex schedules and coordinate travel for attorneys.
• Handle legal correspondence and maintain client files.

Skills

Litigation Support

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Timekeeping and Billing

Legal Correspondence Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Legal/Business

Tools

InTapp Time

Intapp Open

Chrome River Expense Reporting

Aderant

Interaction

iManage

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Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!"

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.

Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click here: https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Legal Assistant in our San Francisco office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary

Our San Francisco office has an amazing opportunity for a Legal Assistant who is looking to be part of a dynamic team that includes the Partner-in-Charge. This role is perfect for the senior level litigation legal assistant who is looking to work in a cutting-edge office of one of the nation's fastest growing law firms and assist litigators in an energetic, fast-paced environment.

The Legal Assistant plays a key role in providing senior level support to their assigned attorneys as well as being the right hand to the Partner-in-Charge, with all matters including coordinating travel, calendaring, preparing and creating attorney bills and other support needs.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and manages the complex and ever-changing schedule of their assignment which includes but is not limited to, meetings, appointments, and deliverables.
• Independently receives, prepares, reviews, drafts, and appropriately handles all incoming and outgoing correspondence including phone calls, e-mails, meeting confirmations, verbal and written correspondence and legal documents in an accurate, efficient, effective, and professional manner
• Communicates properly and promptly with BFCA personnel and external contacts at all times and must exhibit a high level of customer service.
• Arranges, coordinates, and oversees all travel needs assuring optimal time management and timely arrival to all appointments.
• Processes complex expense reports timely and accurately using the Firm's expense reporting software.
• Opens, develops, and maintains well-organized client files, resource materials, and administrative files.
• Handles timekeeping and billing activities by generating a first draft of weekly time entries for review and edits.
• Handles pre-bill reviews for weekly billable activity to ensure uniformity with client outside counsel guidelines and client preferences.
• Serves as a professional liaison between the Executive Committee, Partners, Firm Management, and external contacts.
• Manages all details of applicable legal practice areas inclusive of handling complex e-filings in both state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of customer service, consistent with the Firm's "First in Service" philosophy.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Confidentiality

Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of a confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.

Qualifications

Legal Assistants must have a High School Diploma. An Associate's Degree from a professional legal/business school or equivalent is desirable. A minimum of 7 years litigation legal experience supporting a Managing Partner, Practice Group Chair or Equity Partner is required. Solid experience with federal and state filings is a must. The Legal Assistant must have experience with high-level stakeholders. Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage are pluses. Must possess an excellent customer service attitude. Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time, work well with others and have excellent communication skills.

The salary range for this position is $95K to $130K

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's reasonable expectations at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary: $95000 - $130000 per year

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