Remote Legal Practice Assistant

Ogletree Deakins; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 136,000; 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 and Life Insurance including;_"

Dental & Vision coverage

Health Savings Account / Flexible Sp

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins seeks a Legal Practice Assistant for its Client Team Counsel program. This remote role requires residence in a Pacific Time Zone state with an office footprint and involves secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys.

You will manage documents, calendars, time entries, travel, and client communications while supporting multiple attorneys and back-up staff. Strong typing, proofreading, and California filing knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Knowledge of California processes and filings.
• Accurate typing of at least 70 words per minute.
• Strong proofreading and document formatting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex legal documents and revise/ redline as directed.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars and client-related activities.
• Organize paper and electronic files according to policy.
• Prepare time entries and expense reports for attorneys.
• Coordinate travel and meetings, including conference rooms and meals.
• Provide back-up administrative support; assist with mentoring and software pilots.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Typing 70 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Document management

E-filing knowledge

Time entry

Calendar management

Tools

MS Office

Document management software

Time entry systems

E-filing software

Database software

Job description

Ogletree Deakins seeks a Legal Practice Assistant for its Client Team Counsel program. This remote role requires residence in a Pacific Time Zone state with an office footprint and involves secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys.

You will manage documents, calendars, time entries, travel, and client communications while supporting multiple attorneys and back-up staff. Strong typing, proofreading, and California filing knowledge are essential.