Legal Practice Assistant

Best Best & Krieger LLP • Irvine, CA

2d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Best Best & Krieger LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on delivering effective and client-service oriented solutions to complex legal issues facing public agencies, businesses and individuals across the U.S. BBK is proud to trace the firm's success back to the groundwork of professionalism and community service laid by its founders 135 years ago. Today, with nearly 250 attorneys in offices throughout California and in Oregon and Washington, D.C., we efficiently and meaningfully assist our clients with complex, multi-disciplinary issues and provide creative solutions. At BBK, we place a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to culture, community and equal opportunity. We are proud of our workplace culture, where we respect and value our colleagues for their unique perspectives and experiences. Best Best & Krieger has an immediate need for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant with strong State and Federal Court litigation skills. Experience with municipal law a plus. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, independent self-starter with executive management skills who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and iManage or similar document management software.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• California state and federal court experience.
• Complex litigation and trial preparation experience.
• Strong calendaring and proofreading skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and iManage or similar document management software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with municipal law a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Legal Practice Assistant is responsible for providing support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Responsibilities include preparing legal documents for filing with various courts, in various jurisdictions, preparing and processing new client matter reports, providing assistance to visiting summer associates and attorneys and accepting overflow work from other legal practice assistants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level