Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP · 10 hours ago
Practice Support Assistant – Litigation
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $68K/yrOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions across various sectors. They are seeking a Practice Support Assistant to support a Fortune 500 client in litigation, focusing on client service, legal operations, and business process improvement.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Support Active Litigation & Case Management: Serve as a key operations contact for one of Orrick’s largest global clients. Manage day-to-day case activity through one of the firm’s platform, ensuring that every matter is tracked, organized, and executed with precision
Maintain and Analyze Case Data: Input, monitor, and audit data across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy in case details, deadlines, and deliverables. Use reporting tools like Excel and Power BI to track matter progress and generate insights for client teams
Facilitate Client Communication & Deliverables: Coordinate with attorneys and project managers to ensure timely delivery of updates, reports, and filings. Anticipate information needs and keep stakeholders informed proactively
Drive Operational Efficiency: Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend improvements to enhance speed, consistency, and data integrity
Coordinate Cross-Functional Work: Partner with Team Support, Finance, and knowledge management teams to ensure seamless end-to-end execution of client work
Deliver Excellence Under Pressure: Manage multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and composure in a high-volume, fast-moving client environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
High technology aptitude and excellent computer skills in the full MS Office suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Crazy attention to detail
Some research and database skills
Flexibility, an enthusiastic approach to client service, and strong organization and time management skills
Grit & Follow-Through. You don't stop until the job is done right. You take ownership, stay resourceful, and solve problems—even when the path isn't obvious
Bias for Action. You're not afraid to jump in, learn quickly, and figure things out. You're the person others trust to just handle it
Attention to Detail. Precision matters. You take pride in delivering work that's accurate, polished, and complete
Client Service Mindset. You anticipate needs and communicate clearly with professionalism and empathy
Tech Fluency. Comfortable navigating modern tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power BI, and document systems)
Collaborative Spirit. You work well under pressure, keep a positive attitude, and bring energy to every task
Benefits
Full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life
Robust mental well-being programs
Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Industry leading parental leave benefits
Health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan)
Flexible spending accounts
401K program
Compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program
Paid holidays
Company
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech sectors.
Founded in 1863
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5M2023-12-29Undisclosed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
David Fries
Chief Financial Officer
Aaron Rubin
Partner
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