Stream Kim Hicks Wrage & Alfaro is a premier law firm, with more than 20 attorneys and legal professionals. We pride ourselves on our team, our focus on creating a well-run business and our exceptional relationships with clients. We are incredibly proud of what we've built, and look forward to welcoming new people who are similarly passionate and excited about what they do.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Complete assignments including drafting, revisions and finalization of correspondence, pleadings (including tables of authorities), court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons
Conflicts checks, opening new client matters and obtaining conflicts waivers, if necessary
Assist with edits and service of discovery documents
Prepare and send correspondence and/or emails to clients and/or opposing parties
Assist attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions
Assist with trial preparation and trial support
Calendar relevant dates
Process invoices, organize files, prepare expense reports
Arrange for travel, meetings/depositions (in office or out of office); and remote court appearances
State, civil, complex civil, federal and appellate filings (manual and/or electronic, where applicable) and service of pleadings
Maintain and organize physical and electronic attorney files in accordance with department policies, practices and procedures
Assist with production of documents, including creation of flash drives and/or pdf of same for transmittal to client and opposing counsel, along with hard copies
Retrieval and assembly of exhibits
Peer support
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
3-7 years of law firm experience at a litigation desk
Qualifications
Ability to work through complex document markups and instructions in a timely manner
Ability to multi-task, manage and process work flow timely and accurately
Extensive knowledge of Federal and State electronic filing systems, ADR and JAMS mediation processes
Knowledge of various court rules on the state and federal levels
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, co-workers and management
Minimum typing speed of 70 wpm
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook
Must be team player, flexible, organized and able to work under pressure
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.