This free benefit offered by SLSA provides the legal community with a place to post job openings for all categories of job positions.
SLSA assists in every possible manner to procure employment for members of this association and cooperates with attorneys and legal professionals in filling positions in law offices, but in no event does this association act as an employment agency.
Employers desiring to place an advertisement for employment on SLSA’s website may review the listings below and format the advertisement like those already posted. The advertisement should provide the following information: name, firm name, address, phone number, areas of law practice, software used, position available, and years of experience required. Requests to place advertisements for employment are to be emailed to the Employment Chair at employment@slsa.org. Advertisements for employment are usually posted as soon as possible.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the employers, schedule interviews, exchange resumes, and to discuss benefits and salary, etc. All information is listed until notification to drop the name/position is given to the Employment Chair.
Our Sacramento office has an opening for an experienced docket/calendar clerk. The primary responsibility of the position will be to provide docketing support to attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: calendar daily incoming mail; maintain docket due dates and remarks in the docket system; research state and federal court rules; prepare daily and weekly calendar reports; perform conflict searches; review client intake forms; and communicate with attorneys regarding accuracy pertaining to resolution of conflicts of interest and billing information.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Must have 3+ years of substantial experience computing calendar deadlines for state and federal courts in CompuLaw/Vision docketing software. Knowledge of court rules and procedures for both state and federal courts is a must; familiarity with legal terminology and documents involved in the court filing process, as well as a working knowledge of the litigation process, are required. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel. Must be able to adapt to change and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Please submit cover letter and resume to Cindy Snook, Human Resources Director at csnook@downeybrand.com. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please. Principals only. All inquiries will be held in confidence.
Very busy plaintiff personal injury law firm is in need of a quintessential litigation with 5 plus years of experience. The right person for this position will need to hit the ground running and be able to handle a very busy Associate’s desk.
Duties will include:
- Managing litigation calendar
- E-filing with state and federal courts
- Preparing and formatting legal documents
- Superior MS Office skills
Please send resumes to Dboyd@adamsmartingroup.com.
Cook Brown, LLP, a Sacramento boutique management-side labor and employment firm is seeking a litigation secretary with five + years of litigation experience. Labor and employment experience is preferred but not necessary.
The right candidate will be experienced in state and federal matters including e-filing, court rules, forms, calendaring, pleadings, discovery procedures and trial preparation.
The position also requires administrative support and candidates should be comfortable handling tasks such as ordering office supplies, filing, reception duties, coordinating travel, and other general office duties.
The candidate should be comfortable interacting with clients and vendors both in person and on the telephone. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a small (11-attorney) team environment and who takes pride and ownership in their work product.
Proficiency in MS Office 2010 a must. Competitive salary. Benefits include: health, dental, vision, life/disability, 401(k) and a profit sharing plan. Please send resumes to hr@cookbrown.com.
The County of Sacramento is accepting applications for Legal Secretary II. Under general supervision, a Legal Secretary II performs a wide variety of complex legal clerical work requiring independent judgment and discretion, and is subject to minimal work direction and instruction. Positions allocated to this class frequently provide lead direction to other clerical staff. The range of duties typically involves performing work in multiple, unrelated areas of law and for several attorneys, and/or other staff. Incumbents may be required to use shorthand to perform some work assignments.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on one of the posted cut-off dates of 3/25/19, 6/3/19, or 9/2/19. Please view the official job announcement for all requirements and testing information. The full job announcement and online application can be obtained by clicking here.
The County of Sacramento is accepting applications for Legal Secretary I. Legal Secretary I is a journey level class and is characterized by a wide variety of general and legal clerical work which includes composing and typing legal documents and correspondence, processing of legal documents, and maintenance of legal case records. These duties are generally repetitive and require minimal supervision once office procedures are learned.
How to Apply: Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on one of the posted cut-off dates of 04/05/19, 07/05/19, or 10/04/19. Please view the official job announcement for all requirements and testing information. The full job announcement and online application can be obtained by clicking here.