Legal Practice Assistant - Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP : Job Details

Description & Requirements Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP's Walnut Creek, CA office is actively seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to support its transactional attorneys. Duties will include a combination of practice support and administrative responsibilities.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding client service through email, telephonic and in-person communications with clients. Proofreading and reviewing all written work, including correspondence, memos and transaction documents for content, context, and typos.
• Prepare documents for client review and signature.
• Manage transaction software or learn new software, such as DocuSign.
• Schedule meetings and conference rooms, as well as set-up and oversee community meetings and hearings (off-site), including setting up A/V equipment.
• Assist attorneys with compliance with firm billing and timekeeping requirements.
• Review and edit client bills to ensure conformance with client billing requirements.
• Manage conflicts checks, new client matter openings, and engagement and waiver letters.
• Manage attorneys' travel portfolios, including making travel arrangements, maintain travel profiles, and calendar travel.
• Handle filings with county recorder and secretaries of state.
• Create closing binders and corporate minute books.
• Conduct research on title company research databases.
• Plan Commission filings for regulatory hearings.
• Maintain attorneys' bar and professional memberships.
• Handle expense reimbursements.
• Perform other duties required based upon the unique practice of the attorney, such as, but not limited to, administrative work, practice development initiatives, and committee projects and responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong technical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• College degree and minimum of seven years related experience with big law and/or corporate legal department.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to demonstrate the highest level of client service and response.
• Organized and detail oriented. Understands deadlines and possesses a sense of urgency. Independent worker, ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate in a proficient, tactful, and confident manner with external clients and coworkers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Punctual and reliable.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with electronic document management systems.
• Notary Public preferred.

COMPENSATION: $78,000 - $103,000 is the estimated salary range for this role in Walnut Creek, CA. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. You can find jobs in our UK offices by clicking here Required

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