Professional Assistant

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Professional Assistant
The candidate possess substantive experience with preparing and filing documents (including e-filing) in various jurisdictions, including California Federal and State courts, and a good working knowledge of rules and procedures applicable to these jurisdictions. Types and edits documents quickly and accurately, proofreading for content and typographical errors. Utilizes firm technology (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) effectively. Prepares high quality work product that conforms with instructions provided by supervising attorneys and within the requested time frame. Handles general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, meeting coordination, expense reports, time entry and the new business memorandum process with efficiency and in a proactive manner. Answers telephone calls, takes messages or provides information as appropriate. Opens and closes files as necessary, promptly handles the filing of legal or other administrative materials and sends materials to off-site storage as necessary. Attends training classes to keep up to date with technological advances and software upgrades. Provides additional back-up coverage to other Professional Assistants as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. High school diploma or equivalent experience is required. Should have 3+ years legal secretarial experience in litigation. Should have experience in Microsoft Word (including creating and revising documents) and Outlook required; experience in PowerPoint, and Excel is strongly preferred. Must score 60+ wpm with 2% or lower error rate on the firm’s legal typing test and 76% or higher on the firm’s legal spelling test.

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