Legal Support Assistant

Join to apply for the Legal Support Assistant role at Vinson & Elkins Join to apply for the Legal Support Assistant role at Vinson & Elkins Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Position Overview This position is responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and other administrative staff. Position Overview This position is responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and other administrative staff. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Assists attorneys with all aspects of managing their practices such as researching and scheduling business development opportunities, coordinating the new business intake process, as well as a variety of general administrative functions. Completes work product according to instructions and within the requested time frame. Answers telephone calls, takes messages or provides information as appropriate. Opens and closes files as necessary, promptly handles the filing of legal or other administrative materials and sends materials to off-site storage as needed. Attends training classes to keep up to date with technological advances and software upgrades. Provides back-up support to practice groups or administrative departments as needed. Secondary Duties And Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is primarily dependent on input from others. Occasional overtime may be required. Qualifications Education College degree preferred. Experience No experience required. Special Knowledge Ability to multi-task and perform well under strict deadlines. Must be extremely well-organized and detail-oriented. Familiarity with document management systems a plus. Technical Skills Experience in Microsoft Word (including creating and revising documents) and Outlook required; experience in PowerPoint, Excel and Visio strongly preferred. Attributes Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to follow instructions effectively. Must be a self-starter who can work both independently or in a team environment. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be flexible to handle changing priorities to support business needs. Must have good telephone etiquette and excellent interpersonal skills. Other Qualifications Must score 35 wpm with 2% or lower error rate on the firm’s clerical typing test and 76% or higher on the firm’s clerical spelling test. Must understand and maintain confidentiality of the attorney-client relationship. Annual Salary Range: $69,144.16 - $103,715.71 Please note that the actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. The posted salary is the range Vinson & Elkins in good faith believes to be the possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Francisco and may be modified in the future. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vinson & Elkins by 2x Get notified about new Legal Support Assistant jobs in San Francisco County, CA . Remote Paralegal – Mass Tort / Class Action Case Assessment San Francisco, CA $75,000.00-$125,000.00 3 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $72,700.00-$83,000.00 2 days ago San Francisco, CA $75,000.00-$115,000.00 5 days ago San Francisco, CA $23.07-$33.33 14 hours ago San Francisco, CA $70,000.00-$110,000.00 3 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $65,000.00-$88,000.00 1 month ago San Francisco, CA $25.20-$31.51 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $38.00-$45.00 1 month ago San Francisco, CA $67,000.00-$112,000.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $70,000.00-$90,000.00 9 hours ago San Francisco, CA $70,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 21 hours ago San Francisco, CA $85,000.00-$95,000.00 3 days ago San Francisco, CA $60,000.00-$90,000.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $75,000.00-$95,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco, CA $100,000.00-$110,000.00 5 days ago San Francisco, CA $62,800.00-$106,800.00 1 month ago Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant San Francisco, CA $52,000.00-$62,000.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $32.00-$50.00 4 days ago Tax Paralegal (AMLAW200 candidates only) San Francisco, CA $105,000.00-$130,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$180,000.00 2 months ago San Francisco, CA $164,800.00-$201,400.00 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr