Legal Assistant / Practice Assistant

Location: Sacramento, California, United States

Salary: $78,000–$101,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a large labor and employment law firm representing management in employment-related legal matters, with more than 1,100 attorneys across offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico.

What you will do

• Prepare, process, proofread, and format correspondence, memoranda, legal documents, revisions, redlines, and e-filing packages.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, attachments, exhibits, and messenger services.
• Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, appointments, client activities, paper files, and electronic records.
• Prepare attorney time entries, billing letters, new matter documents, travel itineraries, and meeting arrangements.
• Screen calls, receive clients and visitors, and provide professional administrative support to multiple attorneys and paralegals.
• Support new staff mentoring and software pilots when needed.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes.
• Typing speed of at least 70 words per minute.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management, time-entry, e-filing, and database software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, organization, and time-management skills.
• Reliable, regular attendance and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented work environment supporting multiple attorneys and practice groups.
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching, profit sharing, health and life insurance, dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.