Wilson Elser's San Diego office is currently seeking a Legal Staff Assistant to join a fast-paced team. This position is full-time in the office.

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm.

The Position

Qualifications

• 1+ years of office experience
• High level of motivation with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, successfully manage and prioritize a variety of demands daily, and take direction from support staff and attorneys
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with databases and data entry a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support as directed
• Opening new matters/files
• Assist with submitting client invoices
• Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required
• Assist with submission of vendor bills and check requests
• Ability to handle a high volume of bills per month
• Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems
• Manage and update data using Excel spreadsheets
• Other administrative tasks as assigned

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans

The annualized salary range for this position is $40,000 to $42,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials Careers@wilsonelser.com and putting "San Diego Legal Staff Assistant" in the subject line. #LI-AB1

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.