Project Assistant

Would you like to be part of a high performing collaborative team and support our delivery of quality legal services? If so, this may be the position for you!

Orrick currently has an opportunity for a CaseStream Project Assistant in the Global Operations & Innovation Center ("GOIC") in Wheeling, WV.

As a CaseStream Project Assistant you will perform administrative and technical functions to support our legal teams and clients. Your duties may include:

• Primary responsibility for organizing matter and transaction materials, supporting a primary practice area, and providing overflow support for additional practices.
• Collaborating with firm resources to select appropriate case management systems and tools based on case team and client needs.
• Building and maintaining folder structures for new clients and matters.
• Maintaining system security and access rights for case teams, clients, professionals, and other third parties.
• Following firm and case team guidelines to organize, name and code matter and transaction documents
• Reviewing materials and organizing in appropriate matter folders.
• Maintaining and improving firm experience and knowledge management systems by tracking matter and transaction data
• Completing projects related to matter and transaction materials, including preparing chronologies, organizing materials for attorney preparation, coordinating signature pages, hyperlinking documents, and PDF support.
• Performing administrative functions necessary to keep case team organized.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent work experience is required. A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program is also preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate skill in the following areas:
  • Accuracy, attention to detail, and good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time-management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work effectively and dedicatedly within a team environment.
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and database systems.
  • 2-5 years of experience in a Law Firm or Professional Services environment is preferred.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $45,000 to $64,000.

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 insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, 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.

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