New Matter Assistant

Overview

The Orange County, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a New Matter Assistant preferably with experience in a legal/law firm environment. This role is responsible for handling the intake process for their local office by organizing and tracking new client data and processing new matter memos. The essential functions of this position include conducting conflict checks on new clients and new matters for attorneys in the local office, organizing and uploading case documents and correspondence required for new matter process into the Document Management System, supporting office operations and administrative functions as needed to ensure an efficient and professional work environment.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Qualifications:

• Experience with Aderant, iManage or equivalent software preferred but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of legal experience, preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Minimum Salary USD $49,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $53,000.00/Yr.