We have an immediate opening for a Practice Assistant (Litigation) to assist attorneys in our Los Angeles office. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It's the chance to use your knowledge to shape what's ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We've created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you're someone who's looking toward the future, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: San Francisco, CA

• Create and edit documents in Word, Excel, and other applications from handwritten copy, typed copy and dictation.
• Administer multiple calendars, coordinate meetings and events, prepare expense reimbursements and oversee travel arrangements.
• Prepare correspondence as directed by attorneys.
• Ensure proper setup and handling of client files.
• Manage client intake process, timekeeping and billing.
• Assist with all aspects of court submissions/filings. Including knowledge and application of various court requirements.
• Assembly of documents, mailing, service, and submission of the filing (both hard copy and e-filings).
• Strong commitment to individual assignments as well as to the secretarial team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced professional setting; litigation client experience preferred.
• Prior travel and professional event coordination is considered a plus.
• Superior technical skills in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and assume responsibility to prioritize multiple tasks, deal with urgent client needs, and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong vocabulary, grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Must be a team player focused on internal and external client service.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows: Los Angeles: $67,580 to $97,995

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

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