Legal Practice Coordinator
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 105 - 120
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The San Francisco office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has an immediate opening for a Corporate & Securities Legal Practice Coordinator.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to partners and non-partner attorneys adapting to changing business needs.
Serve as backup support for other Legal Practice Coordinators during planned and unplanned absences.
Draft format proofread and revise complex legal documents including board minutes corporate resolutions governance documents contracts agreements and closing documents.
Manage and maintain organized electronic filing systems using the firms records management platform; review and update administrative files regularly.
Assist attorneys with matter lifecycle management including engaging new clients opening matters and drafting engagement letters.
Coordinate conflict checks and ensure timely matter setup.
Enter attorney time in accordance with firm billing practices; liaise with billing personnel to facilitate timely review of monthly statements and client invoicing.
Prepare check requests and coordinate vendor payments as needed.
Arrange travel and process expense reimbursements promptly and accurately.
Exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality in all matters.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Communicate professionally and effectively with clients and all levels of legal staff demonstrating poise and discretion.
Provide proactive support to ensure the corporate team is well-prepared to deliver exceptional client service.
Ability to work overtime as required and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Education: High school diploma required; a Bachelors degree is strongly preferred for this level of position in a Big Law setting.
Experience: 35 years of recent high-level administrative experience as a Legal Secretary.
Practice Area: Proven experience supporting attorneys in Corporate Transactional or Securities Law within a large law firm is a significant advantage.
Technical Proficiency & Systems
Core Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) particularly advanced document formatting and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Firm Systems: Extensive experience with electronic document management systems (DMS) such as iManage NetDocs or similar platforms.
Financial/Time Systems: Familiarity with time-entry tools and billing software; experience with Aderant or Elite is a plus.
Emerging Technology (Generative AI)
Generative AI: Demonstrated familiarity with and ability to use generative AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot ChatGPT or firm-specific legal AI platforms) for ethical administrative and document-related tasks including:
Drafting routine correspondence.
Summarizing long documents or meeting notes.
Core Competencies & Professionalism
Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and organizational precision crucial for accurate version control file management and tracking complex corporate transaction documents.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to serve as a professional liaison for internal staff clients and outside counsel.
Work Style: Strong organizational abilities proven capacity to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a high-volume fast-paced environment.
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively possessing excellent interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
California Pay range for this role with final offer amount dependent on skillset and experience is $105k - $120k.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position please contact us at .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Practice Management
- Veterinary Experience
- Enterprise Architecture
- Office Manager Experience
- Enterprise Software
- Healthcare Management
- IaaS
- TOGAF
- Medical office experience
- Conflict Management
- COBIT
- Customer relationship management
About Company
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & life sciences, energy, financial, and real estate & construction sectors. Recognized as one of the most innovative law firms by Financial Times and one of the top firms for client ... View more
