Central Support Team Assistant; Legal Assistant

Job Category: Administrative Support

Requisition Number: CENTR
002945

• Posted :
  July 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Oakland 1999 Harrison St Suite 700 Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Husch Blackwell LLP
is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Central Support Team Assistant
position. This position is open in our Oakland, CA
office.

The Central Support Team Assistant
provides high-volume administrative support across the firm, executing tasks delegated by timekeepers and Specialists. This role supports centralized workflows, maintains accuracy, and contributes to firmwide efficiency. Assistants may float to cover PTO, leaves, or workload surges. Essential functions include:

• Assists with typing, transcribing, and revising documents.
• Makes meeting arrangements and travel arrangements; creates itineraries for travelers.
• Prepares expense statements, reimbursement requests and other
  
  Emburse responsibilities.
• Assists with saving and profiling pleadings and other documents in document management system.
• Assists with creating and organizing notebooks, large mailings, and file organization.
• Provides on-site support, including mailing, copying, printing, and scanning.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tasks through technology.
• Leverages automation and dashboards to improve tracking, organization, and execution of work
• Participates in applicable AI and technology-related trainings to maintain proficiency in related tools and services
• Researches emerging tools and best practices and recommends process improvements to streamline workflows, increase accuracy, and enhance service delivery
• Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow. Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness.
• Updates project log with pending and completed tasks.
• Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles and typewriters.
• Provides coverage across the Client Delivery teams as needed and escalating non-standard requests appropriately.
• Copes successfully with office demands, remaining calm under pressure.
• Conducts all business in a confidential manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred or commensurate professional or educational experience.
• 1+ years relevant experience required, preferably in a legal environment.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Demonstrate attentiveness and reliability in task execution.
• Proactively identify support needs and seek guidance when necessary.
• Maintain professionalism and accountability.
• Support continuity and trust within practice teams.
• Proactive Problem-Solving – Anticipate and resolve before escalation
• Judgment & Discretion – Navigate complexity with senior stakeholders
• Workflow Management – Own full lifecycle with accountability
• Business Partnership – Service mindset with strategic value-add
• Technology Proficiency – AI, automation, continuous upskilling
• Organizational Excellence – Detail-oriented, multi-tasking across portfolios
• Accountability –…