Floating Practice Assistant

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Floating Practice Assistant in Multiple Locations

Are you an experienced legal practice assistant looking for a new opportunity? Our Office Administration Department at Ogletree Deakins is seeking a Floating Practice Assistant to join our expanding team. This position will primarily support our California and West coast offices, with potential for travel to other locations as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys in multiple offices, including during times of staff shortages or large projects.
- Communicate with office administrators and practice assistants to ensure a smooth transition and facilitate support for various offices.
- Proactively seek opportunities to assist offices and provide training to incoming and newly hired staff.
- Assist with new office openings, including preparing and processing new matter documents and organizing office supplies and files.
- Collaborate with the Director of Office Administration and Regional Office Administrators on firm-wide projects and initiatives.

Requirements

- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation practice assistant or legal secretary.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and local rules, with experience in California processes and filings.
- Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute with high accuracy.
- Strong computer proficiency in 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

In accordance with state laws, the expected salary range for this position varies based on location and experience. The expected salary range for this position in Colorado is between $48,000 and $87,000, in New York City is between $72,900 and $95,100, in California is between $50,700 and $100,000, and in Washington is between $49,000 and $87,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

At Ogletree Deakins, we value our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, sick leave, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, paid holidays, and parental leave. We also offer affordable health and life insurance with dental and vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, Teladoc access, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

About Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins is a premier labor and employment law firm representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. We prioritize premier client service and have been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by Best Law Firms® for 13 consecutive years. With over 950 attorneys in 54 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico, we represent a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies. We are committed to diversity and strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply. Ogletree Deakins is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced legal practice assistant looking for a new challenge, apply now to join our team at Ogletree Deakins. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of one of the top labor and employment law firms in the country.

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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, team-oriented, communication, computer proficiency, organizational skills, filing, calendaring, proofreading

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Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the firm's website.

Qualification and Experience 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, accuracy and typing speed of at least 70 words per minute, strong computer proficiency in MS Office, document management, e-filing, and database software, excellent written and verbal communication skills, superior organizational skills including filing, calendaring, and proofreading

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