Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs

Gunderson Dettmer is the only business law firm of its kind - exclusively serving the global venture capital and emerging technology marketplace. With more than 400 attorneys in eleven offices - from Silicon Valley to Singapore - we innovate for innovators, accelerate entrepreneurship, and help build companies at every stage of the growth lifecycle. We are committed to being the employer of choice by working together to create an environment, in which each of our people can grow, take initiative, and develop a fun, fulfilling and financially rewarding career.

Benefits

In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefit package, which includes full medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; Flexible Spending Account and Paid Time Off.

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Ann Arbor office on a hybrid schedule. The Legal Administrative Assistant will be a member of a two-person team that provides a wide range of hands-on and virtual administrative support to attorneys and paralegals who work with some of the most dynamic companies in tech. We work in a fast-faced environment and we need a quick-thinking and resourceful teammate in this crucial role.

Job Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain filing in accordance with firm procedures and standards.
• Assist with attorney time entry, calendar management, new client intake, travel arrangements and expense reimbursements.
• Create, format, revise and edit legal documents.
• Perform Reception, Hospitality and Office Services duties, including greeting clients and guests, answering phones, scheduling conference rooms, conference room setup, office supply management and mail handling.
• Document handling, including printing, scanning, copying and filing.

Job Requirements

• Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience working with HP/Autonomy iManage or other document management system.
• Excellent interpersonal, written (grammar, spelling, format) and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and document conversion applications, such as Nuance Power PDF or PDF Creator Plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Adherence to maintaining confidential and sensitive information and display sound judgment
• Minimum of two years of legal administrative assistant or legal secretary experience in corporate law.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization and demonstrate a team-oriented work style.

Educational Requirements

• BS/BA degree.

Status

• Full Time, Non-Exempt.

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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