Small Sacramento law office is looking for a legal assistant.
Prior law office experience required. The more experience in civil litigation the better. Experience in law office management programs needed. Opportunity for growth. Very liberal vacation and sick leave.
Provide complete support to 1 attorney
Maintain attorney calendar; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements
Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
Examining, preparing, and processing a variety of legal documents
Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda and other legal documents
Draft letters and legal documents
Communicate with court officials, opposing counsel, and clients
Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, and reviewing legal documents
Help attorneys prepare for arbitration, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Maintain complete client confidentiality
Assist attorney with monthly billing
Perform other administrative duties as they arise
Qualifications:
2+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation preferred but will consider less time
Experience with creating and filing court documents, civil and federal
Familiarity with legal documents, terminology, and court systems
Proficiency with MS Office required (Word, Outlook) Excel a plus
Experience with at least one calendaring platform
Able to keep one attorney on track with calendared deadlines
Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Courteous, kind and professional demeanor
Extraordinary time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and multitask
Exemplary attendance record
Please send resume highlighting your experience working in a law office in the above areas.
Please also let us know when you can be available for an interview and the best way to get a hold of you. We look forward to meeting with you soon.