Legal Administrative Assistant Intern

Contributes to the efficient operation of the law firm by providing basic (administrative and legal) clerical and organizational assistance to the firm Legal Administrative Assistants and Guest Services while participating in training sessions and building skills to advance to the position of Legal Administrative Assistant.

Provides prompt, courteous and professional handling of correspondence, telephone calls, photocopying and faxes while assisting legal administrative assistants, switchboard operators and receptionists.

Sets up files as directed, codes documents and routes materials to the proper person, and files to ensure that materials are well-organized, maintained and accessible to timekeepers.

Prepares forms, including expense reports and supply requisitions.

Learns to prepare pleadings/agreements and to enter time into firm specific time-entry software.

Works on special projects as assigned by supervisor and/or floor coordinators.

Participates in periodic meetings to ensure and improve work group effectiveness.

Works well while working and cooperating with other employees for the benefit of the firm.

Spends one hour per day using software currently in use at the firm to build typing speed and increase knowledge of legal terminology until reaching a goal of 50 wpm.

Attends training sessions offered at the firm in order to become proficient with software currently in use at the firm.

Will learn and provide back-up reception/Guest Services desk assistance as needed.

Communicates courteously and professionally by phone and in person, using good communication skills.

Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice as needed.

The expected salary range for this position in San Francisco, CA is between $68,137 and $102,207 annually. Actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, area of expertise, and geographic/office location.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required and three months legal experience, OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Types at a speed of at least 45 WPM.

Benefits Statement

Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive salary and benefits package for professional staff which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with a generous contribution plan, and paid time off.