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King & Spalding · 21 hours ago

Legal Practice Assistant

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. The Legal Practice Assistant will provide high level support to attorneys, manage complex schedules, oversee critical legal documentation and play a key role in exceptional client service.

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Responsibilities

Complete state and federal court filings and e-filings
Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, briefs, petitions, etc
Monitor and maintain attorney(s) case dockets
Open new clients and matters and prepare conflict of interest forms
Perform administrative responsibilities and collaborate with other departments such as paralegal services, office services, finance and records
Maintain client and, administrative filing for lawyers following established procedures
Prepare files using FileTrail procedures and maintain appropriate records for storage
Coordinate domestic and foreign travel including hotel, flights, car rentals and prepare travel itineraries and materials for meetings
Maintain lawyers’ contacts in Outlook and BD Hub with accurate contact information and notes
Answer and screen calls, field inquiries, relay messages, respond promptly to client in a timely manner
Create, format, edit, proofread, and manage Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
Assist lawyers with Marketing and Business Development functions including internet research, preparing materials for meetings and proposals, and coordinating lawyers’ biographies
Track, organize, and process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests using Chrome River
Maintain CLE records for lawyers
Manage and maintain lawyers’ schedules and calendars
Work with Marketing and various office departments to schedule and organize meetings and events
Interface and establish ongoing positive business relationships with clients
Observe confidentiality of lawyer-client relationship
Provide support and accompany team members during trials, including travel as required

Qualification

E-filing experienceCalifornia litigation experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteAdministrative skillsOrganizational skillsJudgmentClient relationship managementAdaptability

Required

Minimum of 5 - 10 years of mid- to large-sized law firm experience
Advanced experience with e-filing and e-service in state and federal courts
Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and manage competing demands
Strong technical, organizational and administrative skills
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), experience with styles, generating TOAs/TOCs
California litigation experience is required
Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Health and wellness plan
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
401(k) plan
Profit sharing plan
Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Company

King & Spalding

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King & Spalding LLP is an American law firm with 129 years of service. It was founded in Atlanta.

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Pete Nolan
Chief Financial Officer
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J.C. Boggs
Partner
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