The Role
Provide accurate legal software and document support: create, format, revise, and transcribe legal documents; assist with filing, special projects, training, quality assurance, and occasional weekend or backup coverage. Support internal customers and mentor or train staff as needed.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Candidate must live close to our Los Angeles, CA; Orange County, CA; or Kansas City, MO office. Hours are 1:00pm CT - 9:00pm CT/12:00pm PT - 8:00pm PT (if in LA or OC office). Microsoft certifications and CA e-filing experience a plus.
Provides the firm with efficient and accurate legal software support.
Organizes and assists special project teams for large and/or urgent administrative and/or client tasks including documentation of specific project instructions.
Uses good communication skills and is courteous and professional at all times.
Reads instructions accompanying material, or follows verbal instructions to determine format and content required.
Provides high-level/technical support and assistance to internal customers utilizing department knowledge and experience.
Creates, revises and formats documents using computer and legal software or other equipment; originates documents from transcriptions.
Completes multi-step projects from start to completion using technical knowledge and advanced skills.
Listens to and transcribes micro cassette tapes and audio files.
Compiles material to be typed, following written and/or oral instruction.
Participates in periodic meetings to ensure and improve work group effectiveness and teamwork.
Attends internal training sessions to demonstrate technical proficiency with firm software applications.
May assist staff by providing training, workload/workflow management and quality assurance.
Engages in guiding and mentoring of staff to enhance performance and work product.
May assist legal teams with the preparation and filing of U.S. Federal/District and State court documents.
Provides backup support within the department.
Expected to provide occasional weekend coverage.
Keeps supervisor abreast of current issues and potential problems as they develop; seeks advice, as needed.
Salary range for Los Angeles, CA is $83,472.00 to $125,208.00
Salary range for Orange County, CA is $78,011.00 to $117,017.00
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Preferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Skills:
Must have knowledge of the firm's software system (Microsoft Office). Must participate in ongoing software training to learn/enhance skills.Skills Required
- Live near Los Angeles, CA; Orange County, CA; or Kansas City, MO office
- Work specified shift hours (1:00pm CT - 9:00pm CT / 12:00pm PT - 8:00pm PT for LA/OC)
- High school diploma or GED and two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of the firm's software system (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to listen to and transcribe micro cassette tapes and audio files
- Willingness to provide occasional weekend coverage
- CA e-filing experience
- Microsoft certifications
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The Company
What We Do
Shook, Hardy & Bacon is a prominent trial and litigation firm serving health, science, and technology companies. The firm is known for its expertise in complex legal issues, including class actions, mass torts, and product liability. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional development, Shook provides comprehensive legal services and trial advocacy, helping clients navigate high-stakes legal challenges through a science-based approach to litigation.
