Job DescriptionGunderson Dettmer has an opening for a
Legal Administrative Assistant in our San Francisco office. The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide a wide range of hands-on and virtual administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.
Job Responsibilities- Perform a broad range of administrative, document production, organizational, research and client support/contact duties.
- Maintain attorneys' calendars, plan and schedule meetings, manage expense reimbursement and coordinate travel.
- Create, format and edit complex legal documents.
- Coordinate the preparation of responses to Auditor requests.
- Work with attorneys' and Conflicts Department to manage new client intake.
- Enter and track attorney time in time management database.
- Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing in accordance with firm procedures and standards.
- Perform duties in support of the reception and hospitality department as needed.
- Provide event support, including assisting with planning and working events, including afterhours events.
Job Requirements- Minimum of two years of corporate legal secretary or legal administrative assistant experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and document conversion applications, such as Kofax Power PDF or PDF Creator Plus.
- Proven success in managing multiple calendars in multiple time zones.
- Experience working with HP/Autonomy iManage or other document management system as well as other legal software applications like Intapp, Aderant and Chrome River.
- Excellent interpersonal, written (grammar, spelling, format) and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
- Adherence to maintaining confidential and sensitive information and display sound judgment
- Ability to work overtime.
Educational Requirements- BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.
StatusSchedule- Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This role will require an in office work presence four days a week.
The annualized base salary range for this position is expected to be $75,000.00 - $90,000.00. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives for which this position is eligible.
In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and fertility and family building support.
