Floater Legal Assistant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Floater Legal Assistant Irvine, CA, US Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $97,000.00 Annually Procopio is seeking a Floater Legal Assistant to join the team in our Orange County office. The Floater Legal Assistant will provide administrative and substantive legal support to attorneys and practice teams across the Firm on an as-needed basis. This role serves as a flexible resource supporting multiple practice groups during attorney absences, staffing transitions, high-volume periods, trial preparation, and special projects. The Floater Legal Assistant is expected to quickly adapt to varying attorney preferences, practice group procedures, and shifting priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism, organization, and client service. Responsibilities include preparing, proofreading, revising, and formatting legal documents, pleadings, agreements, discovery, correspondence, and other materials; assisting with court filings, calendaring, scheduling, travel coordination, and expense processing; and managing electronic and physical files through the Firm’s document management systems. This position will also support substantive legal projects such as document review, cite-checking, factual research, transaction binders, exhibit organization, and trial preparation support. The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset are essential, as this role interacts regularly with attorneys, clients, staff, court personnel, and vendors across multiple practice groups. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, and adjusting quickly to changing business needs. Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) are required, along with experience using document management systems such as iManage and electronic filing platforms including PACER and state court filing systems. Experience with legal research platforms such as LexisNexis or Westlaw is preferred. Candidates must meet California paralegal requirements through a qualifying certificate, degree, or equivalent law-related experience. Prior law firm experience supporting attorneys in multiple practice areas is strongly preferred. This position is non-exempt and hourly and will be hybrid in-office. Procopio’s Culture of Excellence drives a collaborative and service-oriented environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is an important part of our culture. Procopio has been recognized by Diversity Lab as a Mansfield Plus firm for advancing diverse attorneys into leadership roles and has been consistently ranked among the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms. Procopio offers generous total compensation packages. Typical pay range is from $85,000 – $97,000+ depending on experience. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Full-time employees can participate in our comprehensive benefit program includes: medical (HMO/PPO plans) dental (HMO/PPO plans) vision including options for flexible spending/health savings accounts. Employee Assistance Program firm incentives for wellness program participation 401k profit-sharing program generous time off policy. opportunities for advancement within the group. Procopio is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Procopio Business Advisors, LLC