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Legal Team Assistant / Legal Secretary – Financial Services
San Francisco, CA | Hybrid
We are partnering with a growing law firm in San Francisco seeking an experienced Legal Team Assistant / Legal Secretary to support a Financial Services Partner and assist a collaborative legal team within a newly expanding office.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong legal administrative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in client billing and attorney support.
Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal teams
• Handle extensive client billing, billing revisions, and coordination with the billing team
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and time entry
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal correspondence and documents
• Coordinate travel, expense reports, meetings, and events
• Communicate with clients, counsel, and internal teams
• Support multiple attorneys and assist with team coverage as needed
Qualifications:
• 8 years of Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary experience within a law firm environment
• Strong billing experience required; complex billing experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Systems experience with iManage, Aderant, iTimekeep/Carpe Diem, Concur, CRM platforms, and MS Office preferred
Additional Details:
• Support may include multiple partners and floater-style coverage
• Immediate hiring need due to upcoming team transition