Remote Legal Practice Assistant — Client Team Counsel

Ogletree Deakins; Fresno (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 136,000; Full time

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

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