Mayer Brown LLP
Overview
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm. If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Secretarial department in our San Francisco office, as a Legal Practice Assistant.
Under the general direction of assigned attorneys and/or supervisor, performs complex and specialized secretarial support and legal document processing. Provides support to assigned attorneys regarding computer software and hardware functions and applications. Responsible for knowledge of Firm legal secretarial functions and for providing overflow coverage for other secretarial assignments as requested.
Essential Functions:
Secretarial Responsibilities
Responsible for working knowledge of legal secretary functions, including but not necessarily limited to:
Telephone and voice mail procedures
Managing travel and calendaring
Operation of photocopy equipment
E‑mail and electronic file management
MAFS/Messenger/UPS/FedEx and other courier service(s) forms and procedures
Accounting and Billing procedures, as applicable
Conflict Checks/New Client Matter Memos and Intake
Filing and other Records Center procedures
Other tasks as assigned by attorneys and/or Supervisor
Document Production
Performs input and/or revision of documents in accordance with author’s instructions, utilizing Firm equipment and software and in compliance with Firm standards and procedures
Draft, edit, format legal documents for distribution when needed
Proofreads work products
Photocopies, assembles and distributes prepared material as requested
Redlines, e‑mails, or otherwise processes documents in accordance with author’s request
Collaborate with firm departments regarding local and federal legal filings as needed
Enters attorney time into Firm timekeeping system
Equipment and Software Responsibilities
Desk and/or laptop personal computers
Text scanners and scanner software, as applicable
E‑Fax software and procedures
Timekeeping, billing, expense, and conflict management software
Client database software
Microsoft 365 related software
Document management software
Video Conferencing software
Delta View procedures
Additional Duties
Leverage and collaborate with various firm departments as needed
Performs personal timekeeping and prepares timecard for timely submission
Answers telephone and monitor e‑mail and/or voice for attorney assignment upon request
Advises Supervisor of equipment, software and maintenance problems, or training issues
Provides overtime and/or team coverage on occasion as needed
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Promotes professionalism at all times
Qualifications Education/Training/Certifications:
High School diploma required; college degree preferred
Professional Experience:
2-6 years’ experience as a legal secretary required
Law firm experience preferred.
Knowledge of local and federal court rules and civil procedures a plus
Technical Skills:
Must be computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Technologically Savvy
Performance Traits:
Excellent grammar, punctuation and spelling skills required
Possesses excellent communication and organization skills with ability to multi‑task
Works in a team environment and effectively supports assigned attorneys with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self‑starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to lift and move files and boxes as needed
The typical pay scale for this position is between $96,000 and $135,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at‑will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back‑up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email us lateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Under the general direction of assigned attorneys and/or supervisor, performs complex and specialized secretarial support and legal document processing. Provides support to assigned attorneys regarding computer software and hardware functions and applications. Responsible for knowledge of Firm legal secretarial functions and for providing overflow coverage for other secretarial assignments as requested.
Essential Functions:
Secretarial Responsibilities
Responsible for working knowledge of legal secretary functions, including but not necessarily limited to:
Telephone and voice mail procedures
Managing travel and calendaring
Operation of photocopy equipment
E‑mail and electronic file management
MAFS/Messenger/UPS/FedEx and other courier service(s) forms and procedures
Accounting and Billing procedures, as applicable
Conflict Checks/New Client Matter Memos and Intake
Filing and other Records Center procedures
Other tasks as assigned by attorneys and/or Supervisor
Document Production
Performs input and/or revision of documents in accordance with author’s instructions, utilizing Firm equipment and software and in compliance with Firm standards and procedures
Draft, edit, format legal documents for distribution when needed
Proofreads work products
Photocopies, assembles and distributes prepared material as requested
Redlines, e‑mails, or otherwise processes documents in accordance with author’s request
Collaborate with firm departments regarding local and federal legal filings as needed
Enters attorney time into Firm timekeeping system
Equipment and Software Responsibilities
Desk and/or laptop personal computers
Text scanners and scanner software, as applicable
E‑Fax software and procedures
Timekeeping, billing, expense, and conflict management software
Client database software
Microsoft 365 related software
Document management software
Video Conferencing software
Delta View procedures
Additional Duties
Leverage and collaborate with various firm departments as needed
Performs personal timekeeping and prepares timecard for timely submission
Answers telephone and monitor e‑mail and/or voice for attorney assignment upon request
Advises Supervisor of equipment, software and maintenance problems, or training issues
Provides overtime and/or team coverage on occasion as needed
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Promotes professionalism at all times
Qualifications Education/Training/Certifications:
High School diploma required; college degree preferred
Professional Experience:
2-6 years’ experience as a legal secretary required
Law firm experience preferred.
Knowledge of local and federal court rules and civil procedures a plus
Technical Skills:
Must be computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Technologically Savvy
Performance Traits:
Excellent grammar, punctuation and spelling skills required
Possesses excellent communication and organization skills with ability to multi‑task
Works in a team environment and effectively supports assigned attorneys with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self‑starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Ability to lift and move files and boxes as needed
The typical pay scale for this position is between $96,000 and $135,000, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.
The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at‑will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back‑up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email us lateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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