Legal Administrative Assistant
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP See More Job Openings by This Employer
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 Atlanta office. The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide a wide range of legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals who support some of the most dynamic companies in tech. The Atlanta 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.
Job Responsibilities
Perform 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.
Perform a broad range of administrative, 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 New Business Acceptance/Conflicts Department to manage new client intake.
Enter and track attorney time in time management database.
Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing in accordance with firm procedures and standards.
Job Requirements
Minimum of one year of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm or professional services firm preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and document conversion applications, such as Adobe, Nuance Power PDF or PDF Creator Plus.
Experience working with HP/Autonomy iManage or other document management system preferred.
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.
Educational Requirements
BS/BA degree.
Status
Full Time, Non-Exempt.
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.
