This is an in-office position only (no remote).
Who We Are:
We are an established, stable, AV Rated, 8-attorney civil litigation defense firm with an exciting statewide practice in the defense of personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, professional liability, habitability, product liability, construction defect, and others. We have an excellent trial success record and you would be working with the best in a professional/casual, collegial, and fast-paced environment. We are near Lake Merritt and just a few blocks from the 19th Street BART Station.
Who We Seek:
Our firm has an immediate opening for a full-time civil litigation legal secretary with a MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS’ CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can support 3 busy litigation attorneys as they handle and manage a strong case load through trial. Your skills and experience should include: eFiling with OneLegal, preparing TOC and TOA in Word, arranging remote appearances for your attorneys, preparing some pleadings with minimal instruction (CMC Statements, Depo Notices, Subpoenas, general denial Answers, and discovery shells). Other responsibilities include: Manual calendaring, file maintenance (paperless environment), and frequent internet use for court websites. You must be RELIABLE. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients, opposing counsel, the court, as well as firm colleagues required. Additional qualities we look for also include strong organizational skills, superior knowledge of Microsoft Word, attention to detail and grammar, and be tech-savvy with fast typing. Experience with Clio Manage a plus.
What We Offer:
We offer a wonderful team and a congenial and supportive office environment. Our competitive compensation package includes a base salary depending on experience along with a generous insurance benefits package that includes 100% firm-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, and eligibility to participate in a 401(k)/Defined Benefit Plan after one year. We also offer year-end bonuses and annual salary reviews in addition to firm-paid paralegal MCLE, along with standard paid absences for vacation and sick leave after accrued. We value and invest in our employees. We provide training and guidance for your professional growth, and we all help each other for your success and happiness. We all strive for and encourage a work-life balance. Overtime is discouraged.
Interested candidates looking for a long-term home, please send us your resume, with a brief email or cover letter explaining a little about yourself and why you are interested in the position. All responses to this post shall remain confidential. Thank you.