Job Title: Legal Secretary - Litigation - TEMP TO DIRECT HIRE OR POSSIBLE DIRECT HIRE
Location: Oakland CA very near 12th street Bart Station
A respected firm specializing in labor and employment law, conveniently located near public transportation in the downtown Oakland area, seeks a litigation support specialist. A supportive environment and a strong team-oriented culture are offered.
Position Details:
Schedule: Full-time work, Monday-Friday, either 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM is expected. Rare overtime required.
Initial Onsite Requirement: 5 days per week during training, transitioning to a hybrid model (3 days in-office) upon successful completion of the training period.
Compensation: $75,000 - $79,000 annually, based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package is provided.
Core Responsibilities:
Administrative support to attorneys and practice groups, including managing calendars, coordinating travel, and handling client communications is to be provided.
Correspondence via email, phone, and certified mail is to be managed.
Expenses on behalf of attorneys are tracked and processed, including requests for vendor services.
Conflict checks and new client/matter setup within the practice management system are to be initiated.
Assistance with special projects, legal research, and other clerical tasks are expected.
Preparation, drafting, and finalization of documents including memos, correspondence, and legal filings are required.
Electronic court filings within State and Federal Courts, maintaining accurate records in the legal database, is to be performed.
Proofreading and formatting of documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards, is to be done.
The document management system, tracking case-related documents, is to be maintained.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 4 years of experience in a legal support role is required.
At least 1 year of experience working in the field of Employment & Labor Law Litigation is ideal.
A four-year college degree is preferred; however, a high school diploma is required.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, document/practice management systems, Adobe Acrobat, and legal billing software is needed.
Excellent word processing skills with a strong attention to detail are essential.
Proven time management, professionalism, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are crucial.
A strong collaborative and team-oriented working style is highly desired.
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Monroe Personnel Service LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.