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- (10/24/08) Legal Secretary/Office Manager. The League of California Cities, a non-profit membership organization, seeks a full-time legal secretary/office manager to join its three-person legal department. Located in downtown Sacramento, the League provides legislative advocacy, educational and informational services to cities throughout California. Responsibilities for the legal secretary/office manager focus on clerical/administrative support activities and managing the department's organizational structure and resources. The department's work philosophy requires the legal secretary/office manager to be self-directed, highly motivated, and capable of consistenly exercising independent judgment. Three-plus years' experience as a legal secretary and demonstrated work experience managing or overseeing the logistical operations and resources of an office, department, or work unit is required. Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills employing the proper usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation of the English language; and proficiency within the Windows environment and advanced Microsoft word processing skills are a prerequisite to applying. This is an ideal position for someone looking for a position outside a law office but still remaining within the legal field. Competitive salary and benefits package offered. Visit www.cacities.org/employment for additional information about this excellent opportunity. To apply, please send résumé and salary history or requirements to careers@cacities.org.
- (08/04/08) Secretary Supervisor. McDonough is currently seeking an
experienced Secretary Supervisor to work in our Sacramento office. This
position will work with the firm's Executive Director and the
Sacramento Office Administrator and is responsible for managing 30 plus
legal secretaries. Major responsibilities include monitoring and
allocating workload, recruitment, orientation and training of new
staff, coaching and conflict resolution, and performance development
and evaluation. The Secretary Supervisor will also work closely with
staff in the Document Production, Docketing, and Records departments.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience supervising or
managing legal secretaries in a large law office setting. Candidates
should also have superior communication skills and the ability to
establish effective working relationships with all personnel.
Candidates should have thorough knowledge of legal applications and
technology systems and be able to use that knowledge to improve staff
productivity and utilization, as well as the ability to implement and
enforce established procedures. The Secretary Supervisor will need to
work independently and effectively under pressure, assuring that
attorneys have the support they need day to day by addressing present
and future staffing needs in a timely manner. Bachelor degree required.
McDonough offers a rich benefits package including health, dental,
vision, disability, long-term care, life insurance, and more all paid at
100 percent. McDonough also offers an unprecedented profit sharing
program with 100 percent vested after two years of service, 22 paid
time-off days (PTO) in addition to 12 paid holidays per year, paid
parking, and the potential for performance and sign-on bonuses.
McDonough is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an
active Nondiscrimination Program. Visit us at www.mhalaw.com for more information about our firm and its rich benefits. Please email résumé
and cover letter to recruiting@mhalaw.com.
- (0717/08) Docket
Specialist. McDonough Holland & Allen PC (McDonough) is a premier law firm focused on
providing powerful legal solutions for businesses, individuals, government, and health
agencies. We are known for the quality, style, and effectiveness of our 90-plus
attorneys and their work product. McDonough is currently seeking a Docket Specialist
to support all docketing and calendaring for the office in accordance with all state and
federal procedures. The Docket Specialist will be responsible for updating
docket/calendaring with changing deadlines, dates, and other data and then communicating
those changes to staff and attorneys. The Docket Specialist is also responsible for
producing calendar/docket schedules for the firm; generating status reports, logs, and
indexes; and training staff and attorneys on proper procedures related to
docket/calendaring as required. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years'
experience in the legal environment as either a calendar/docket specialist, litigation
secretary, or litigation paralegal with thorough knowledge of the litigation process,
docketing requirements, and court rules. Candidates must have excellent
organizational skills, high attention to detail, effective communication skills, and be
able to work independently in a professional manner. Experience with ProLaw and/or
Compulaw is preferred. McDonough offers a rich benefits package including health,
dental, vision, disability, long term care, life insurance, and more - all paid at 100
percent. McDonough also offers an unprecedented profit-sharing program with 100
percent vested after two years of service, 22 paid time-off days (PTO) in addition to 12
paid holidays per year, paid parking, and the potential for performance and sign-on
bonuses. McDonough is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active
Nondiscrimination Program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, and
promotions will be on the basis of qualifications of the individual for the positions
being filled regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex,
marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, or disability (including AIDS).
Visit us at www.mhalaw.com for
more information about our firm and its rich benefits. Please email résumé
and cover letter to recruiting@mhalaw.com.
- (07/09/08) Litigation
Secretary. Sacramento law firm, emphasizing
in civil litigation and construction defect, seeks an experienced full-time Legal
Assistant to join our great team. Must have good grammar, spelling, and computer
proficiency. Duties of the position include: calendaring state and federal
deadlines; fourt filing (electronic and standard); communicating with clients, counsel,
and case-related contacts; assisting attorneys with document preparation, transcription,
proofreading, and formatting in compliance with court requirements; high volume case
document management and filing; and general office responsibilities. Qualifications
include: experience in a law firm and general knowledge regarding legal documents;
litigation support skills, including preparation of pleadings and discovery, calendaring,
and familiarity with local and California Rules of Court; experience with Microsoft Word
and Excel, Adobe, legal calendaring software, and basic office equipment (fax machine,
scanner, copy machine, and postage machine); flexibility and willingness to work on a
broad variety of assignments; ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic
team environment; excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability
to proofread documents; organized approach to work assignments, ability to prioritize, and
strong attention to detail; professional attitude and demeanor; and interest in being an
important part of our firm and its success. Excellent pay and full benefits in a
comfortable office are offered. If interested, please send an e-mail with the
subject line "Legal Secretary" with your résumé and a brief cover letter,
including your salary requirements attached to aalliston@murphycampbell.com.
QUESTIONS
Employment
Chair:
Tammy L. Hunt, CCLS
4017 Chatsworth Circle
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 957-6720
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