Full-Time

Administrative Assistant

Posted on 9/11/2026

Deadline 9/12/27
Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley & Lardner LLP

201-500 employees

Full-service law firm providing legal services

Compensation Overview

$56.9k - $74k/yr

Palo Alto, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of two years of administrative or secretarial experience is required; a bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience.
Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys, the office manager, assistants, and paralegals.
  • Perform complex secretarial duties, including billing support, meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling.
  • Interact with people at all levels within the firm, industry, and community, and maintain frequent client contact.
  • Communicate attorneys' instructions to individuals and furnish and obtain information from other attorneys within the practice area.
  • Create, organize, and maintain client correspondence, and follow up on pending matters.
  • Maintain physical and electronic client, research, and administrative files using NetDocs.
  • Respond to client questions and obtain information as required.
  • Anticipate attorneys' needs and prepare draft documentation for attorneys' review, including correspondence and client billing.
  • Provide document production services, including styling and formatting documents.
  • Proofread documents and check formatting, spelling, and grammatical accuracy.
  • Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery, ensuring that attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are intact.
  • Receive and redirect requests from managers, attorneys, and assistants to expedite solutions.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail and email.
  • Submit conflict checks through OPEN.
  • Enter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare draft engagement letters.
  • Input partners' time in Intapp upon request and record the information.
  • Prepare expense reports and disbursement forms.
  • Perform other assigned tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional training or coursework beyond high school in secretarial, legal, or word-processing fields, including extensive training in Microsoft Office products.

Foley & Lardner LLP is a law firm formed by the merger of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP and Foley & Lardner LLP on April 1, 2018. It provides a full range of legal services to clients across the United States, Mexico, Asia, and Europe, with about 1,100 attorneys in 24 offices. The firm handles corporate, intellectual property, regulatory, compliance, litigation, and other legal matters, serving clients in multiple industries. Its structure unifies the former firms under a single name, expanding geographic reach and capabilities, especially along the Midwest, East and West coasts, Florida, and Texas where Gardere had a strong presence. The firm operates through coordinated teams across offices, offering cross-border and cross-functional legal support to meet client needs. Foley & Lardner’s goal is to provide comprehensive, integrated legal services on a national and international scale, helping clients manage risk, grow business, and resolve disputes efficiently.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Foley added more than 20 lateral partners in 2026.
  • California saw six partner additions in 2026, including life sciences and IP.
  • Recent wins include Menzies Aviation's Tenth Circuit reversal and Tampa Bay Rays work.

What critics are saying

  • Chehade v. Foley continues after a January 26, 2026 discrimination ruling in Chicago.
  • That lawsuit attacks Foley's hiring judgment and could damage recruiting into 2027.
  • A verdict against Foley would trigger client defections and weaken its employer brand.

What makes Foley & Lardner LLP unique

  • Chambers USA 2026 ranked Foley in 55 practices across 20 offices.
  • Foley combines deep health care, life sciences, and industrials practices with national reach.
  • Its Texas-to-California platform and international offices support cross-border middle-market mandates.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%