Vorys, Sater, Seymour And Pease Llp - Newport Beach, CA
posted 4 months ago
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Newport Beach office in a hybrid work environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 per year, along with professional development opportunities and core benefits effective from Day One. The Legal Assistant will perform a variety of secretarial duties for assigned attorneys, supporting a specific practice group and assisting 5-9 attorneys. The role involves preparing practice-specific forms, maintaining electronic and paper files, and managing court documents and e-filings. The Legal Assistant will also be responsible for updating attorney calendars, delegating work to appropriate departments, and completing various tasks in a timely and accurate manner. In this role, the Legal Assistant will be expected to screen telephone calls, take messages for attorneys, and receive clients and visitors, ensuring good public relations with clients while maintaining confidentiality of the attorney-client relationship. The position requires the ability to read, sort, and date incoming mail, as well as ensure timely delivery of outgoing mail. Additionally, the Legal Assistant will schedule and calendar meetings and deadlines for attorneys, demonstrating effective organizational and prioritization skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent spelling and proofreading skills, a typing speed of 45+ words per minute, and effective delegation skills. Knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing, is essential, along with the ability to produce quality work in a self-motivated and flexible manner. Previous law firm experience is preferred, and candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with 3-5 years of experience in a similar field.