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Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. The firm has an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant in the Litigation department to join our San Francisco office. This role, supporting both partners and associates, is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to find their home at a well-established firm with a warm, supportive office culture. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, meticulous, has a strong understanding of the litigation process, and enjoys collaborating with others. The ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion is critical to success in this role.
Job Responsibility:
Interface with clients, firm resources, and vendors on attorneys’ behalf
Book travel
Process expenses
Manage calendars and scheduling
Prepare engagement letters, open new matters, interface with New Business and Conflicts
Prepare basic correspondence such as client letters and memos
Prepare documents (creating, proofreading, revising, editing/red-lining, shells of legal documents)
Coordinate all aspects of internal and external meetings, depositions, mediations, etc. (conference room reservations, catering, adding guests to visitor list, etc.)
Enter, edit, release, and revise attorney time entries
Interface with finance and assist with billing
Set up and maintain document workspaces and serve as file keeper for case matters
Manage email distribution lists for teams and contact information for clients and vendors
Maintain list of court login/passwords and keep admissions up to date
Maintain memberships of bar associations, CLE credits and dues, etc.
Serve discovery and other substantive mailings/submissions
Order Certificates of Good Standing for Pro Hac Vice
Assist with hearing and trial logistics
Handle printing, copying, and binder creation
Process vendor invoices
Prepare audit letters
Requirements:
5+ years of litigation experience within a law firm required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
Ability to treat sensitive/confidential information with appropriate discretion
Strong sense of urgency, accountability, flexibility, and resourcefulness
Ability to function professionally under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines
Must possess tact, discretion, good judgement, and act with integrity in all situations
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Excellent file management skills
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Ability to work overtime as needed
E-filing experience in state and federal courts is required
What we offer:
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance