Legal Practice Assistant - Addison Group

Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment? Our client, a respected California law firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity!

Legal Practice Assistant

Location: Oakland, CA

Salary: $95-105k / year

Job Responsibilities:

· Legal Assistant is responsible for assisting in drafting and preparation of various legal documents, such as routine notices, filings, and letter preparation

· Legal Assistant compiles, reviews and organizes documents for meetings, legal work, and filings

· Under direction of counsel, the legal assistant conveys routine info to client management regarding legal or contractual issues

· Legal Assistant performs legal and factual research as assigned by attorneys

· Assists in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and supports legal and compliance team in their use of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

· Assists in the processing of contract reviews, working with other departments as needed

· Legal Assistant makes process improvement and implements recommendations

· Legal Assistant maintains inventory of office supplies

· Establishes and maintains litigation and other files, correspondence, records, certificates and other documents

· Legal Assistant provides administrative support such as scheduling meetings, setting up video conference calls, assisting with travel arrangements, and performing other executive administrative functions as needed

Requirements:

· Legal Assistant must possess 5 or more years of relevant experience

· Legal Assistant experience preferred. Paralegal certification/training or some college is a plus.

· Strong experience and expertise with iManage, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.

· Legal Assistant must possess the ability to work independently while managing changing priorities and projects

· Legal Assistant must have experience writing effective and diplomatic correspondence

· Legal Assistant must have excellent attention to detail, organization and planning, confidentiality and problem-solving abilities

Why choose Addison HR & Administrative?

· Pay: We negotiate high salaries for you using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and you are eligible for bonuses

· Benefits: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits AND 401K match

· Permanent Employment: The majority of Addison Healthcare job openings lead to potential permanent employment

· Connections: You are connected directly with hiring managers from hospitals, physician groups, and healthcare consulting companies

· Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

· Urgency: Your level of urgency to find your next career matches our level of urgency

Keywords: Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Data Entry, Clerical, Customer Service, Reception, Receptionist, Assistant, Sales Assistant, HR Generalist, HR Manager, HR Director, Recruiter, Benefits Specialist, HR Assistant, Talent Acquisition, Training And Development, HRIS

Other: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Windows XP/Vista/7, event planning, meeting planning, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, multiline phones, switchboards, scheduling, presentations, office support, customer support, shipping and distribution, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, benefits administration, office management, inventory control, purchasing, facilities maintenance, vendor/contractor relations, project management, document preparation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.