Legal Administrative Assistant

At Gunderson Dettmer, you’ll find people passionate about making an impact while working alongside pioneering founders and innovators. 

In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and fertility and family building support.

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Downtown Los Angeles office.  The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide a wide range of legal administrative support to attorneys who support some of the most dynamic companies in tech.  The Los Angeles office has a small administrative team, and we are looking for candidates who enjoy wearing different hats and will thrive in a small office environment. We recognize that exceptional candidates come from diverse paths; the preferred experience requirements listed below represent general experience we believe will contribute to strong performance, not a rigid checklist. Your experience does not need to match each requirement listed; please refer to the preferred experience requirements as a guide for the background and skills we believe will lead to success in this role and at Gunderson Dettmer.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of administrative, business development, document production, organizational, research and client support/contact duties.

• Create, format, revise and edit legal documents.

• Maintain attorneys' calendars, plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences and travel.

• Work with attorneys and Conflicts Department to manage new client intake.

• Enter and track attorney time in time management database.

• Organize and maintain files in accordance with firm procedures and standards.

• Perform backup Reception, Hospitality and Office Services duties, including greeting clients and guests, answering phones, scheduling conference rooms, conference room setup, office supply management and mail handling. 

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, written (grammar, spelling, format) and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.

• Adherence to maintaining confidential and sensitive information and display sound judgment

• Ability to work overtime and support after-hours events and meetings.

• Some inter-office travel to our Playa Vista office may be required.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of two years in a legal administrative support role or EA role. 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and document conversion applications, such as Nuance Power PDF or PDF Creator Plus.

• Experience working with HP/Autonomy iManage or other document management system.

Educational Requirements

• BS/BA degree.

Status

• Full Time, Non-Exempt. 

The expected starting salary for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. 

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.