Remote Legal Practice Assistant — Client Team Counsel

Ogletree Deakins

Fresno (CA)

Remote

USD 60,000 - 136,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant for its Client Team Counsel program. This remote role requires residency in a Pacific Time Zone state with a firm office, and involves supporting attorneys and paralegals with complex document preparation, calendars, travel, and client communications.

Qualified applicants will have 4+ years as a practice assistant or legal secretary, strong proofreading, excellent grammar, and proficient MS Office; California filing experience

Qualifications

4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary
Experience with California processes and filings preferred
Excellent grammar, proofreading and attention to detail
Strong organizational and calendaring skills
Proactive, able to work in a team environment and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Prepare and draft routine letters and complex legal documents
Maintain attorneys' calendars and travel arrangements
Manage paper and electronic files per policy
Prepare time entries and expense reports
Provide general administrative support and client communication
Mentor new staff and assist with piloting new software (as needed)

Skills

Typing 70 wpm

MS Office proficient

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Document management systems

e-filing

Time entry systems

Database software

Job description

Qualified applicants will have 4+ years as a practice assistant or legal secretary, strong proofreading, excellent grammar, and proficient MS Office; California filing experience

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