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Floating Practice Assistant
Greenville, SC

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Floating Practice Assistant in Multiple Locations

Summary:

- Law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant (PA) to join their expanding practice.
- This position will primarily focus on supporting offices in California and the West coast.
- The Floating PA will provide temporary support to attorneys and paralegals, and back up support to other practice assistants for different offices as needed.
- The successful candidate must reside in a state within the Central time zone where the firm has a physical office.
- Travel will be required, and the work schedule may vary to meet the needs of the assignment.

Position Summary:

- The Floating Practice Assistant will provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, perform secretarial and clerical tasks, and work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- This position will support offices that are short-staffed due to staff time off, unexpected absences, or large projects.
- The Floating PA will communicate with office administrators and other practice assistants to facilitate a smooth transition.
- They will also proactively seek opportunities to assist offices and provide training to incoming and newly hired staff.
- In addition, they will assist with firm-wide projects and initiatives, and may participate in beta test groups to provide feedback on new processes.

Requirements:

- The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience as a litigation practice assistant or legal secretary.
- They must have in-depth knowledge of federal and local rules, and experience with California processes and filings is strongly preferred.
- Strong computer proficiency in MS Office, document management, e-filing, and database software is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as well as superior organizational skills.

Benefits:

- Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for its staff, including paid time off, sick leave, a 401(k) matching program, profit sharing, and paid holidays.
- They also offer affordable health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
- Employees have access to 24/7 telemedicine services and an employee assistance program.

Firm Overview:

- Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in the U.S.
- They have been named a "Law Firm of the Year" by Best Law FirmsĀ® for 13 consecutive years.
- The firm has over 950 attorneys in 54 offices across the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Mexico.
- Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies.
- The firm is committed to diversity and encourages diverse candidates to apply.
- Ogletree Deakins is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Information:
- Salary for this position is competitive and will be based on experience.

Job Title:
- Experienced Floating Practice Assistant

Experience Information:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation practice assistant or legal secretary required.
- Experience with federal and local rules and California processes and filings preferred.






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