Legal Administrative Assistant

At Gunderson Dettmer, you'll find people passionate about making an impact while working alongside pioneering founders and innovators.

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

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our New York office. The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide a wide range of hands-on and virtual administrative support to attorneys and paralegals working in our New York office.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of administrative, document production, organizational, research and client support / contact duties.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars, plan and schedule meetings, manage expense reimbursement and coordinate travel.
• Create, format and edit complex legal documents.
• Coordinate the preparation of responses to Auditor requests.
• Work with attorneys' and Conflicts Department to manage new client intake.
• Enter and track attorney time in time management database.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic filing in accordance with firm procedures and standards.
• Provides backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteers for overflow work assignments when time permits and actively promote teamwork. Participates in departmental projects designed to streamline workflow and / or resolve issues.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

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The expected starting salary for this position is $75,000 - $100,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

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.