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Legal Staff Paralegal in San Francisco, CA

Troutman Sanders LLP Jan 25,2020 Sep 26,2019 Location USA San Francisco CA
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Legal Staff

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 1 yrs required

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Legal Practice Assistant The candidate will performs administrative tasks for lawyers and other timekeepers requiring specialized knowledge of a practice area and an understanding of procedures with minimal supervision. Assists with practice group coordination, including creating and implementing practice group. procedures, updating case management spreadsheets, file maintenance and docket management. Performs organizational tasks including paper and electronic files utilizing sophisticated software and detailed, precise procedures. Coordinates schedules, organizes meetings and handles travel arrangements as directed by lawyers and timekeepers. May bill time as deemed appropriate by the supervising lawyer. Assists in the coordination of client billing and time entry using sophisticated software and procedures that may require client specific instructions.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must have strong litigation secretarial experience, knowledge of IP litigation a plus. Must have excellent grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills as well as the ability to produce a high volume of documents with tight deadlines. Must have strong technical knowledge, skills and abilities of specific practice area(s), including significant Federal and State litigation experience and in-depth knowledge of local rules of court. Must be able to accurately type approximately 60 wpm. Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with lawyers, firm personnel and clients in a courteous, positive and professional manner. Must be flexible with assignments and be able to provide reception coverage when needed. Must have a desire to learn and grow and to actively seek continuous improvement in processes and procedures. Must have 5-10 years of experience working in a law firm environment administrative support role as well as some college or advanced study beyond high school or any combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position. Paralegal certificate preferred.

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