Practice Support Assistant, Public Finance Group

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Practice Support Assistant for our Public Finance Group.  This position could be based in any of our U.S. offices and consideration given for 100% remote US locations.

What Will I do: The Practice Group Support Assistant’s primary responsibility will be reviewing and categorizing incoming emails, identifying urgent messages and flagging action items for follow-up. Their goal is to help public finance lawyers reduce email overwhelm, ensure important messages are prioritized and improve response times. The role will also involve scheduling meetings based on information received via email. The Practice Group Support Assistant will work closely with lawyers, staff and clients, requiring adaptability and strong prioritization to support the dynamic needs of a high-volume law practice.

• Manage, organize, and optimize email inboxes for efficiency and productivity
• Assist lawyers with inbox decluttering, set up email rules or automations, and maintain organized digital filing systems for easy access to important correspondence
• Ensure timely, accurate correspondence to help maintain the efficiency and reputation of the firm
• Extensive calendar and schedule management
• Assistance with marketing and business development initiatives
• Generate drafts of correspondence, forms and contracts
• General secretarial and administrative tasks
• Assist partners with personal tasks and communications as needed

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year institution or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Extremely detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion
• Experience in managing high-volume email communications
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and the applications they integrate with
• Proven ability to be flexible to changing workloads and schedules
• Willingness to learn and use AI in connection with the performance of appropriate task

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. 

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

• New York City, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco $50,000 - $75,000
• Washington DC, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Boston, and Seattle $47,000 - $75,000
• All Other US Locations $46,000 - $68,000

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography.  Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance. 

We offer a 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 and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our  Paid Time Off program and paid holidays. 

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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