Estate Planning Legal Secretary/Assistant – San Francisco, CA (starting $70k+ DOE)

One of our boutique law firms is currently looking for an Estate Planning Legal Secretary or Assistant. This position would be supporting one (1) partner, two (2) associates and one (1) paralegal. This position will mostly be our client coordinator, scheduler and some document production. The successful candidate will have 2-7+ years of recent law office experience, advanced proficiency with MS Word and a proactive work ethic. Estate planning experience preferred but not required. Firm will train on T&E for the right candidate. Hours are generally M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Full range of administrative tasks including creating, revising and formatting legal documents, spreadsheets and presentations using the Firm's software; document comparison, proofreading, along with other general duties and projects as assigned.
• On a day-to-day basis, the legal assistant works primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Associates and/or Partners.
• Previous experience supporting at least one partner/high level manager is desirable.
• Bilingual or Spanish proficiency candidates are especially invited to apply.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe and client and document management systems.
• California Notary Public (a plus, but not required).
• 2-7+ years recent experience in a law firm environment.
• Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Be able to communicate clearly and work well with a team and on your own.

In addition to a competitive compensation and bonus programs, firm also offers medical, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, 401k and Profit-Sharing Plan, Commuter Check subsidy combined with pre-tax transit deduction benefit, FSA for Healthcare and Dependent Care, PTO and 10 paid holidays. They also offer paid State Bar and BASF dues for attorneys and paralegals, as well as paid Continuing Legal Education study. Snacks and catered staff and attorney meetings are also a plus! They sponsor quarterly happy hours and firm-wide volunteer days.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, salary is flexible.

Prestigious law firm provides great environment and working atmosphere.

To hear more (confidentially of course), please email your resume along with salary expectations.

Thank you,

Hope Tocci

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

htocci@alchemylegalrecruiting.com