Legal Staff Assistant
Wilson Elser See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $50,000 - $70,000
- San Francisco, CA
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our (Legal Staff Assistant position in our (San Francisco) Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
Qualifications
- 1+ years of office experience
- High level of motivation with ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to multitask, successfully manage and prioritize a variety of demands daily, and take direction from support staff and attorneys
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
- Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with databases and data entry a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative and clerical support as directed
- Opening new matters/files
- Assist with submitting client invoices
- Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required
- Assist with submission of vendor bills and check requests
- Ability to handle a high volume of bills per month
- Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
- Manage and update data using Excel spreadsheets
- Other administrative tasks as assigned
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Salary Range:
$50,000 - $70,000 USD
Why Should You Apply?
- Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
- $50,000 - $70,000
