Legal Practice Coordinator

Job description

San Francisco, California Job Description: The San Francisco office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has an immediate opening for a Corporate & Securities Legal Practice Coordinator. The position reports to the Sr. Human Resources Manager and requires in-office presence of at least three days per week. Primary Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to partners and non-partner attorneys, adapting to changing business needs. Serve as backup support for other Legal Practice Coordinators during planned and unplanned absences. Draft, format, proofread, and revise complex legal documents, including board minutes, corporate resolutions, governance documents, contracts, agreements, and closing documents. Manage and maintain organized electronic filing systems using the firm’s records management platform; review and update administrative files regularly. Assist attorneys with matter lifecycle management, including engaging new clients, opening matters, and drafting engagement letters. Coordinate conflict checks and ensure timely matter setup. Enter attorney time in accordance with firm billing practices; liaise with billing personnel to facili...