Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co US LLP seeks an experienced legal assistant with 10+ years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support in a paperless environment. The ideal candidate will tailor support to the unique needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth operation of the group and department.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to a Partner and team of attorneys.
• Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high-volume complex legal documents, pleadings (including tables of contents and tables of authorities), letters, and emails.
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems.
• Maintain calendars, including scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and knowledge of civil and federal court deadlines, rules, and procedures.
• Assist Paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance.
• Assist with travel arrangements, including car, hotel, and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses for accounting.
• Handle administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices, and client reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a legal assistant or secretary.
• Legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts.
• Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, with strong skills in writing, researching, and organization/flexibility.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with FileSite or iManage filing systems.
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Teamwork and collaboration with professionals inside and outside the firm.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Balance between remote and in-office work.
• Paid Time Off – 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm-paid holidays.
• Referral Rewards – Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access to strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid for all parents, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for wellness activities, plus a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Los Angeles is $95,000–$102,000. The range considers factors such as skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs.