Klinedinst PC

Practice Assistant - Veterinary Practice Group

Klinedinst PC  •  $38.64/hr  •  Irvine, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Put your career into high gear as a Practice Assistant supporting Klinedinst’s Veterinary Practice Group. Across the West, Klinedinst is committed to delivering top-caliber legal services while fostering the professional growth and personal development of every employee. We work hard to promote a positive and vibrant culture built on teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion. If you are interested in joining our team of professionals and are ready for immediate responsibility with growth opportunities, Klinedinst is the place.

Our staff and attorneys work side-by-side throughout every client matter to ensure success at every step. At Klinedinst, lawyers and professional staff alike reach across practice areas and geographies to work together in a connected, collegial, and entrepreneurial atmosphere.

The Practice Assistant provides administrative and legal support to attorneys within the Veterinary Practice Group, helping ensure the efficient daily operation of the team. This position plays a key role in supporting attorneys, clients, and firm initiatives through organization, communication, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service.

Applicants should have at least 3 to 5 years of related experience, an Associate’s degree or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong working relationships across the firm while working alongside experienced attorneys and professional staff in a dynamic practice area.

The Core Essential Traits Ideal for This Role Include:
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Professionalism and discretion when interacting with clients, attorneys, courts, and colleagues
  • Self-starting, proactive attitude with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Dedication to excellence in client service and legal support
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment
  • Proficiency with legal technology, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Assisting with the preparation of materials, forms, budgets, reports, and charts required by major clients, including insurance carriers and regulatory agencies
  • Providing administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating calls
  • Maintaining attorney calendars, deadlines, and reminders to support timely completion of client and court-related obligations
  • Opening, maintaining, and closing client and matter files in accordance with firm procedures
  • Preparing, editing, formatting, and organizing legal documents using firm templates and style guidelines
  • Managing electronic and physical files to ensure documents are accurately maintained and accessible
  • Assisting with electronic filings in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums as needed
  • Tracking hearings, deadlines, and key dates while supporting attorney docketing requirements
  • Serving as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
  • Handling incoming communications with professionalism, discretion, and responsiveness
  • Coordinating logistics for meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
  • Assisting with time entry, billing review, and expense reimbursement submissions through Aderant
  • Supporting client intake, conflict checks, engagement letters, case approvals, and matter openings
  • Assisting with case intake review, discovery management, and file summaries
  • Creating and maintaining internal tracking systems and reports for major clients
  • Supporting onboarding and file organization efforts for attorneys joining the practice group
  • Collaborating with attorneys and various firm departments to support client service and operational initiatives
  • Assisting with special projects and administrative initiatives as assigned
We Provide:
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Pay range: $33.65 - $38.64 hourly (depends on experience)
  • A supportive, team-based law firm environment with excellent attorneys and professional staff
  • Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
  • Meaningful responsibility and direct involvement in client matters
  • Exposure to a unique and growing veterinary and professional liability practice
  • Open, honest, and transparent communication throughout the firm
  • Merit-based opportunities for advancement and professional development
  • A collaborative culture that values teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement
This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that may occasionally require additional hours to meet client, court, or regulatory deadlines.

Please submit your resume today. Recruiters need not apply.

Klinedinst PC is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to hire, retain, and promote employees from varied backgrounds and experiences. We maintain strict anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies and are committed to fostering an environment where all employees can thrive.


Klinedinst PC

About Klinedinst PC

Klinedinst has become the go-to law firm across the Western U.S., providing exceptional legal services in litigation, trial, and transactional law. With a presence in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, and beyond, we deliver strategic solutions for businesses facing complex legal challenges in state, federal, and appellate courts.

Named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Law Firms to Work For in 2024 and 2025, Klinedinst stands out for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Whether representing businesses in court, helping negotiate transactions, or handling matters in state, federal, or appellate courts, our track record of success and commitment to client satisfaction positions us as a go-to law firm for getting the job done.

Industry
Legal & Compliance
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Year Founded
1983
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