Goodwin Procter Llp

Goodwin Procter Llp

Legal Secretary

San Diego

Sponsorship not specified$67k-$110kDetected 17 days ago
ComplianceExcelLogisticsIntellectual PropertyCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

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50Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.
  • This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
  • Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact in the legal field?

Responsibilities

  • Administrative Support
  • Document Preparation & File Management
  • You will be responsible for proofreading and editing legal documents, correspondence, memos, and other communications to ensure accuracy and clarity.
  • You will assist with the preparation, management, and distribution of audit response letters, and maintain organized, up-to-date client and administrative files in the firm's electronic document management system, ensuring quick document retrieval and compliance with firm policies.
  • You will open new client and/or matter numbers, maintain and edit matters, perform conflict checks, and prepare engagement letters, coordinating their signing through DocuSign.
  • You are responsible to facilitate time entry for assigned attorneys and paralegals including input, review, edit and release of time. May support billing process e.g., track billing deadlines, circulate prebills to attorneys for review, etc.
  • You possess exceptional organizational skills, allowing you to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with efficiency and precision.
  • You will manage all aspects of meeting logistics, e.g., booking conference rooms, registering guests, securing equipment, and arranging catering services.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • Your ability to prioritize and handle a variety of responsibilities ensures that deadlines are met and operations run smoothly, even in a fast-paced environment.
  • You have outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to convey information clearly and effectively.
  • You have a thorough understanding of the firm's structure and the resources available to you.
  • You are proactive in identifying areas for improvement within existing processes and procedures.
  • You can assess situations, accurately identify issues, and prioritize workloads effectively, ensuring that problems are resolved promptly, and operations continue with minimal disruption.

Nice to have

  • College degree preferred but not required

Compensation

  • At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement & Savings Plan
  • Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs
  • Employee discounts and perks
  • Additionally, you will prepare and process expense reports and check requests, ensuring accurate documentation for timely reimbursement/payment.
  • You will provide backup support to other secretaries, including absence coverage and overflow tasks as needed.
  • You are committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
  • You are adaptable and willing to support general office and administrative needs when needed and bring a flexible, team-oriented approach to supporting the broader office.
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  • At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

Company info

  • At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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