Legal Assistant / Practice Assistant (Labor & Employment)

Location: San Diego, California, United States

Salary: $81,000–$124,000 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 correspondence, memoranda, complex legal documents, revisions, redlines, and e-filing packages.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, attachments, exhibits, and specialized delivery requests.
• Maintain attorney calendars, paper and electronic files, chronological records, and administrative files.
• Prepare attorney time entries, expense and disbursement requests, billing letters, and client billing coordination.
• Coordinate meetings, conference rooms, meals, travel arrangements, itineraries, and travel expense reports.
• Screen calls, receive visitors, support new matter documentation, and provide backup administrative assistance.

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, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills, independent work ability, teamwork, and regular predictable attendance.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing.
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with opportunities to mentor new staff and pilot new software.