Legal Administrative Assistant

You’re looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That’s why we’re looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to assigned legal staff. The ideal candidate will be responsible for…Providing comprehensive administrative support to assigned legal staffPrioritizing assignments and preparing often sensitive and detailed correspondenceEffectively obtaining familiarity with routine office procedures and forms in order to respond appropriately to detailed inquiriesScheduling appointments, making travel and/or meeting arrangements and maintaining business calendarsEffectively establishing and maintaining well organized files, while managing the integrity of original client documentsCoordinating with billing attorneys on all monthly pre-bills and necessary revisions; preparing bills for mailing, maintaining billing records and entering attorney timeMaintaining confidentiality, assuring work product is accurate and presented professionally and making efforts to foster a positive rapport with all internal and external contacts

The successful candidate will demonstrate…A minimum of three years’ related experience supporting a partner level attorneys,including experience with the California courts system and electronic filingsAdvanced use of MS Word and Outlook; familiarity with Aderant preferredIntermediate to advanced computer aptitude in order to use various features of multiple software programsAbility to multitask and meet time-sensitive deadlines; accepting responsibility for producing a complete and accurate work productOrganize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraintsHigh level of communication skills requiring social sensitivity and willingness to gain extensive knowledge of department procedures in order to communicate effectively with staff, management, attorneys, and clients

Pay Range for Candidates in San Francisco:$64,000 - $115,000 per yearThe range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.Investing your time and talents is no small matter—we know that superior service to our clients starts with an investment in you. Our competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support our employees’ well-being, families, and futures reflect our pride in our people. From our legal administrative assistants to our senior partners, Venable prioritizes the whole person in order to cultivate the most successful of relationships.

We comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily be a bar to employment at the Firm. Factors such as age at the time of the offense, type of the offense, seriousness of the offense, remoteness of the offense in time, position applied for, rehabilitation, overall record, and other relevant factors will be taken into account in determining effect on suitability for employment.

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