Legal Practice Assistant

King & Spalding • Los Angeles, CA

31d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. King & Spalding is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant in our Los Angeles, CA office. In this role, you will provide high level support to attorneys, manage complex schedules, oversee critical legal documentation and play a key role in exceptional client service. With competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth and collaborative work environment, King & Spalding offers the perfect setting for those seeing a long-term career with one of the worlds leading legal firms.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of mid- to large-sized law firm experience.
• Advanced experience with e-filing and e-service in state and federal courts.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.
• All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees