Floating Practice Assistant

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

The law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant (PA) to join their expanding Office Administration Department. The position will primarily support the California and West coast offices, with the ability to work remotely from a state within the Pacific or Mountain time zone. The Floating PA will provide temporary support to attorneys and paralegals, and may also assist with new office openings and firm-wide projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a litigation practice assistant or legal secretary, with knowledge of federal and local rules and California processes and filings. Strong computer skills and excellent communication and organizational abilities are also required. The expected salary range for this position is between $48,000 and $100,000, depending on experience and location. Ogletree Deakins is a premier labor and employment law firm with over 950 attorneys located in 54 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm is committed to diversity and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in multiple offices
• Communicate with Office Administrators and PAs to ensure smooth transitions during assignments
• Proactively seek opportunities to assist offices in need of support
• Train new and incoming staff on firm systems, procedures, and resources
• Assist with conflict checks, matter opening process, and new matter documents
• Communicate with incoming attorneys, CIRS and IT Departments, and outside parties regarding file transfers and other practice-related information
• Create and organize client files
• Assist with administrative tasks during new office openings
• Participate in firm-wide projects and initiatives

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation practice assistant or legal secretary
• In-depth knowledge of federal and local rules
• Experience with California processes and filings
• Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute
• Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office, document management, e-filing, and database software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills, including filing, calendaring, and proofreading

Salary Information:

• Colorado: $48,000 - $87,000
• New York City: $72,900 - $95,100
• California: $50,700 - $100,000
• Washington: $49,000 - $87,000

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• 401(k) matching program and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Affordable Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

About the Firm:

Ogletree Deakins is a premier labor and employment law firm with over 950 attorneys located in 54 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm has been recognized as a “Law Firm of the Year” by Best Law Firms® for 13 consecutive years. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies in the . The firm is committed to diversity and encourages diverse candidates to apply. Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for their staff, including paid time off, parental leave, health and life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. The application deadline for this position is June 20th, 2024.

Title: Floating Practice Assistant - Legal Staff (Remote)

H1: Join a Premier Labor and Employment Law Firm as a Floating Practice Assistant

H2: Experienced Legal Practice Assistant (PA) Opportunity with Ogletree Deakins

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Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts, Teladoc, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program.

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Secretarial support, administrative assistance, file management, communication, training, proficiency in MS Office, document management, e-filing, database software, written and verbal communication, organizational skills, filing, calendaring, proofreading.

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Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by sending their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed.

Qualification and Experience 5+ years of experience as a litigation practice assistant or legal secretary, knowledge of federal and local rules, experience with California processes and filings, accuracy and typing speed of at least 70 words per minute, strong computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, superior organizational skills.

Legal