Litigation Legal Practice Assistant
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![]() United States, California, Palo Alto | |
![]() 3150 Porter Drive (Show on map) | |
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Job Description: Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary) to provide highly varied and complex administrative support, with minimal supervision, to designated attorneys, other Legal Practice Assistants, paralegals, and the firm. In addition, as a member of the Perkins Coie professional support staff team, this position is responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Legal Practice Assistant is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.
SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing workload. Solid knowledge of library operations and records storage procedures for retrieving materials and files for case work. Knowledge of records management. Working knowledge of state and federal court and administrative agency rules, procedures, and deadlines. Thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the area of assignment. Extensive experience with litigation procedures and filings in all California courts, especially in the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts. Proficient in generating TOC/TOA using legal document preparation tools. Familiarity with Google Suite preferred. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with previous law firm experience of seven or more years, as well as having extensive litigation experience in California. Notary certification is preferred but not required. At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records that reside in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco counties will be considered for employment in accordance with the applicable Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here. This position may be filled in the following location(s). The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $80,930 to $145,670 annually Los Angeles compensation range: $73,680 to $132,620 annually San Diego compensation range: $70,610 to $127,100 annually #LI-Hybrid |