Employment

Spinelli, Donald & Nott is seeking full-time Legal Secretary with a minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation.  This is a demanding position and requires someone who can take initiative.  Good attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment is needed.  Must have exceptional people and customer service skills, interacting with clients, opposing counsel and witnesses.  Must be familiar with MS Word and Abacus.

Experience Must Include:

• Federal and State Court Procedures
• Calendaring Skills
• Preparing Legal Documents/Correspondence
• Organizing Discovery
• Transcription
• Proofreading

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to juliek@sdnlaw.com.

The Federal Public Defender, Northern District of California is accepting applications for the position of a full-time Assistant Paralegal in the San Francisco office.  The Assistant Paralegal will provide assistance in the representation of indigent clients in federal criminal proceedings.  Duties include, but are not limited to, general case preparation, maintenance of case files, participation in case management functions, coordinating and providing information to experts and witnesses, calendar and docket control, assisting in the preparation and filing of pleadings and appeals, and document retrieval.  The Assistant Paralegal will also provide telephone and reception assistance, and will be responsible for other legal assistant and administrative tasks as needed.  The Defender operates under the authority of the Criminal Justice Act, U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases.  More information about the office may be found at www.ndcalfpd.org.

The Law Office of Charles A. Tweedy, a Gold River law firm specializing in commercial and construction law, is seeking an experienced litigation legal secretary.  Candidate must be specifically experienced in litigation procedures, filing in all California courts, calendaring, discovery, trial preparation, and related miscellaneous duties.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ specific law office experience as a litigation legal secretary/paralegal
• Thorough knowledge of filing procedures including e-filing
• Strong calendaring skills and knowledge of court rules, dates, procedures
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload (i.e. multi-tasking with time constraints)
• Strong computer skills

Sample Responsibilities:

• Editing and finalizing correspondence and litigation documents/pleadings
• Calendaring court appearances, depositions, statutes of limitations, etc.
• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel offices
• Preparing and finalizing written discovery responses
• Assembling and organizing mediation, arbitration, and trial binders
• Office managerial tasks (i.e., processing mail, supply orders, etc.)

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE.  Applicants can submit cover letter and resume to:  litigator@sbcglobal.net.

Low McKinley Baleria & Salenko, LLP is seeking an experienced legal secretary with 5-7 years of recent experience in insurance defense.  Experience in medical malpractice insurance defense is a plus.  The candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, able to work independently, compose documents, editing and excellent proof reading skills.  The candidate must also have strong knowledge of civil and law and motion procedures.  Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and work as a team.  The firm offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.  Please send a cover letter and resume to Robyn Mitts, Office Administrator at rgm@lmblaw.net.

Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP is looking for a qualified secretarial candidate with five+ years of solid corporate, transactional or tax experience.  The successful candidate must be able to manage a busy desk in a fast-paced, professional environment and enjoy working as part of a team as well as be able to work independently.  A commitment to excellent client service is invaluable.  Top-notch computer skills and aptitude are additionally required.  Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, MacPac, Outlook and FileSite/WorkSite are required but the successful candidate must also be able and willing to learn other software systems that support a document intensive practice.  Murphy Austin offers a competitive salary and benefit package.  Highly organized, skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated applicants should submit resumes to:  Trish Hughes Kreis, Firm Administrator, thkreis@murphyaustin.com.

The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is seeking applications for one Assistant Paralegal position for its Sacramento Office.  The Assistant Paralegal will provide assistance in the representation of indigent clients in federal criminal proceedings.  Duties include, but are not limited to, general case preparation, maintenance of case files, participation in case management functions, coordinating and providing information to experts and witnesses, calendar and docket control, assisting in the preparation and filing of pleadings and appeals, and document retrieval.  The Assistant Paralegal will also provide telephone and reception assistance, and will be responsible for other legal assistant and administrative tasks as needed.  The Office of the Federal Defender operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide legal representation in federal criminal cases and related matters in federal courts.

Jacobson Markham LLP, an established Sacramento civil litigation firm seeks an experienced legal secretary to support one partner.  This position requires superior organizational skills and the ability to handle the day to day tasks/challenges of a litigation desk.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Organizing and maintaining case files
• Drafting, reviewing and editing correspondence, pleadings and discovery
• Preparing court filings and arranging service of documents
• Managing calendars and case related deadlines
• Document review and coordinating document productions
• Trial preparation

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience working in a civil litigation firm
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and execute numerous tasks under time constraints
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of court rules and filing procedures (including e-filing) in both state and federal courts

This is a full-time position, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Occasional overtime may be required.  Benefits include 100 percent employer paid medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and an employer-funded profit sharing plan.  Qualified individuals should send their cover letter and resume to mmorissette@jacobsonmarkham.com.

Growing firm with offices located throughout California is seeking a Litigation Secretary.  The position will support two attorneys and work with a fabulous group of people.  The firm understands the need for flexibility with today’s traffic conditions and work balance in life.  Firm specializes in defense work and has earned distinguished awards!  Firm offers excellent benefits, salary range $65-$72K.

To be part of this team:

• Five years experience as a Litigation Secretary
• Excellent software skills
• Legal Calendaring (each secretary is responsible for their own attorney)
• Stable work history
• Labor and Employment experience, ideal!

Please visit our website for additional details www.fujitaniconsulting.com or contact Christopher@fujitaniconsulting.com

Duggan Law Corporation is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal/secretary with 2 years of litigation experience. We are a busy, but collegial firm with competitive pay and benefits and are looking for a talented paralegal/secretary to join our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to prepare complex law and motion documents, and other pleadings.
• Thorough knowledge of litigation calendaring and service requirements.
• Some experience with transactional matters, i.e., formation of corporations and LLC’s.
• Work well with clients and assist the assigned attorneys in balancing multiple advice and counsel and litigation tasks.
• Proficiency with computer programs: MS Office Suite.

Please forward your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to andrea@duggan-law.com.

Unique opportunity for legal secretary with litigation experience.  The litigation legal secretary will be responsible for supporting the managing partner with a variety of legal secretary responsibilities.  This position requires extensive client contact, managing multiple meetings, creating charts, scheduling and working closely with associates.  This is a newly created position.  The firm is dedicated to their clients, work hard and play hard with many social events to enjoy!  Firm also offers generous benefits and many extras!

Requirements:

• Litigation experience required
• Detail oriented, organized and enjoys multi-tasking a MUST!
• Compassionate and willing to go the extra mile
• Outstanding computer skills
• Excellent computer skills

Interviews begin immediately!  Please submit your resume for consideration to geri@fujitaniconsulting.com.

Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 900 lawyers in 19 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.  The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures and mid-sized companies in emerging industries.

This position provides secretarial support to attorneys in the Healthcare group in our Sacramento office.  The ideal candidate should be professional, highly organized, and have excellent communication and people skills.  Candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize while paying close attention to details, be proficient with MS Word/Office Suite, and have thorough knowledge of court filings, e-filings and calendaring rules.  A minimum of 3-5 years’ law firm experience is required.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and we offer excellent benefits.  Please send resume and cover letter to Diane Miller, Director of Administration, dmiller2@kslaw.com.

eScreenLogic is a provider of environmental due diligence services to the commercial lending and real estate markets. We offer a unique and comprehensive suite of environmental risk assessment products and services to clientele on a nationwide basis. Our approach to environmental due diligence incorporates a blend of advanced data and analytics coupled with environmental review best practices. The impact of our efforts empowers customers to make more informed, proactive decisions. We are actively seeking a Production Admin/Scheduler with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our team.

Candidates should possess the following:

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work under minimal guidance
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities include:

• Client-order reception, tracking and report delivery
• Client questions, concerns and general inquiries
• Order fulfillment operations
• Special projects as needed
• Marketing and customer research
• Sales support activities

This is a full-time position eligible for benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to Kraig Clark at clark.kraig@gmail.com.

Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP is looking for a full-time paralegal candidate with five+ years of solid litigation experience.  The successful candidate must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with and organize large volumes of documents.

Top-notch computer skills and aptitude are essential.  Advanced skills in Legal Support Software (preferably Eclipse), Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and document management systems are required, with proficiency in trial presentation software (such as Trial Director or Sanction), Filesite, Access and Legal MacPac a plus.  Significant experience with collecting, processing, and managing large collections of ESI required.  The successful candidate must be able and willing to learn other software systems that support a litigation practice.

We are looking for someone to multitask in a fast-paced, professional environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and demonstrate a deep commitment to client service.  Murphy Austin offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a paralegal bonus program.  Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated applicants should submit resumes to:  Trish Hughes Kreis at thkreis@murphyaustin.com.

The Smith Zitano Law Firm LLP, a Sacramento two-attorney law firm specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice, is seeking an experienced litigation legal secretary/paralegal. Candidate must be specifically experienced in litigation procedures, filing in all California courts, calendaring, discovery, trial preparation, and related miscellaneous duties. Knowledge and experience with document management software (i.e., Needles) is a plus, but not required.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ specific law office experience as a litigation legal secretary/paralegal
• Thorough knowledge of filing procedures including e-filing
• Strong calendaring skills and knowledge of court rules, dates, procedures
• Strong computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Needles, etc.)
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload

Sample Responsibilities:

• Editing and finalizing correspondence and litigation documents/pleadings
• Calendaring court appearances, depositions, statutes of limitations, etc.
• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel offices
• Preparing and finalizing written discovery responses
• Assembling and organizing mediation, arbitration, and trial binders
• Preparing medical and case chronologies
• Occasional case intake screening

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Salary competitive based on experience. Paid time off and other benefits available. Free parking provided. Applicants can submit cover letter and resume to: ezitano@smithzitanolaw.com.

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in its Western Regional Docketing Center located in our Sacramento office. Our Sacramento docketing team provides centralized litigation docketing services utilizing ProLaw for our Sacramento, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, Las Vegas and Denver offices. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive and review all electronic litigation mail items (incoming/outgoing) to assess docket status.
• Enter all litigation deadlines for our Western Regional firm litigations into a centralized docket system using rules-based calendaring (ProLaw).
• Proactive support to litigation teams to ensure all docketing deadlines are correct and integrated into the litigation teams’ Outlook calendars.
• Create and update case matters in ProLaw assigning litigation teams for automatic distribution of daily and weekly reports and accurate Outlook integration.
• Research filing deadlines for state and federal courts, as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from the litigation teams regarding docketed events, deadlines, and rules and provide specialty reports as needed to the teams.
• Assist with research regarding changes in court rules for assigned jurisdictions.
• Maintain and strive to improve processes and procedures to ensure accurate entry of calendar/docket dates.
• Promote the firm’s docketing policies and procedures through all communications with litigation teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Substantial experience computing deadlines for state, federal and appellate courts.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules and procedures.
• Ability to research, analyze and summarize issues in writing and possess excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to build team relationships.
• Must be a self-starter and self-driven to meet deadlines and goals without prompting.
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and effectively adapt to changing deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications and Prior Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of strong California and Federal litigation calendaring experience in a large law firm required.
• Prior experience with rules-based calendar systems (ProLaw or Compulaw software) preferred.
• Prior litigation legal secretary and/or paralegal experience preferred.
• Some college education preferred.

Please email resume and cover letter to balzottim@gtlaw.com.

At Greenberg Traurig, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It has been, and continues to be our goal, to foster a well-balanced workforce that contains a significant presence of minorities and women.

Fujitani Consulting has an immediate opening for a Legal Secretary.  Position will pay up to $75K.

Professional, team-oriented law firm with offices located throughout the US has an immediate need for a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary for their business department.  This firm offers a fantastic work environment, involvement in the community, office team building and appreciation events, excellent benefits and competitive salary.

Legal Secretary candidates must have at least five years of experience in a law firm setting.  Will be responsible for document production related to large complex litigation transactions, client interaction, scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and other related executive assistant duties.  To be considered, legal secretaries must have superior organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multitask.  Must have a high level of proficiency with MS Word and other legal related software programs.  Please submit resumes to Christopher@fujitaniconsulting.com and Geri@fujitaniconsulting.

We have several new positions open for full-time and temporary employees.  Visit our website for details!  www.Fujitaniconsulting.com.

Boutique ligation defense firm looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, administrative assistant/legal secretary for a long-term, temporary position (approximately August – April). Candidates must be dependable, professional with coworkers and clients, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. Candidates should have strong organizational skills to effectively handle multiple projects for several attorneys and track deadlines. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.

Job duties include:

• Drafting pleadings.
• Drafting discovery responses.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Transcription.
• Conducting potential client intake interviews.
• Calendaring.
• Answering phones.
• Processing mail.
• Scheduling appointments/meetings.
• Two to five years’ legal secretary and/or administrative assistant experience.
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, technology, and administrative skills.
• Experience with state and federal court rules and procedures including filing pleadings in both courts and/or labor and employment knowledge/experience.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and type at least 75+ wpm.

Please send cover letter and resume to Cregger & Chalfant LLP, via e-mail at hr@creggerlaw.com.

Lozano Smith is growing, and the firm is looking for dedicated individuals to join our expanding team. We are recognized as California’s premier public agency law firm representing school districts, community college districts, and other local public agencies/entities. We are committed to recruiting, promoting and embracing a diverse group of qualified employees and strive to reflect the rich diversity found throughout California and our clients’ communities.

We currently have openings in our Sacramento office for legal secretaries. These are full-time positions and will provide secretarial support for three to four attorneys. We want team players who are courteous, positive, and proactive with a professional attitude and desire to learn and grow in the firm’s specialized practice areas. Qualified candidates will have:

• Two to five years’ legal secretary and/or administrative assistant experience.
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, technology, and administrative skills.
• Experience with state and federal court rules and procedures including filing pleadings in both courts and/or labor and employment knowledge/experience.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and type at least 75+ wpm.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to multitask and work with several attorneys simultaneously.
• Four-year college degree (preferred but not required).

We invite interested applicants to learn more about our firm’s culture, diversity, and practice areas on our website: www.lozanosmith.com. We offer a friendly, business casual environment with competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified individuals should send their cover letter and resume to supportjobs@lozanosmith.com.

Boutique public-sector law firm Girard, Edwards, Stevens & Tucker LLP is seeking a full-time administrative assistant/legal secretary to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of its Sacramento office. Candidates must be dependable, professional with co-workers and clients, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. Candidates should have strong organizational skills to effectively handle multiple projects for several attorneys and track deadlines. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite is necessary, and experience with Clio time billing software is desirable. Experience assisting with small business marketing and basic website maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities Include:

Day-to-day Office Operations:

• Phone receptionist
• Operate office equipment (copier, scanner, fax)
• Track and order office supplies
• Maintain organized client and firm files
• Arrange for outgoing mail and package pickup
• Manage travel and scheduling
• Process expense reimbursements
• Plan, support, and implement logistics for client events and conferences

Client Billing:

• Prepare and transmit monthly client bills
• Follow-up on aging receivables

Secretarial Support:

• Prepare and review correspondence and simple legal documents under the supervision of an attorney
• Assist with court filings
• Prepare and handle confidential and sensitive documents
• Maintain and update legal services agreements and rate changes
• Help prepare audit letters for clients

Compensation Commensurate With Experience. Please send cover letter and resume to Eric Stevens, Partner, Girard, Edwards, Stevens & Tucker LLP, via e-mail at stevens@girardedwards.com.

Come and shine with the stars of LeClairRyan! Since its inception, LeClairRyan has grown exponentially and is now home to over 340 attorneys with offices in 16 states and the District of Columbia. LeClairRyan is currently seeking a Settlement Coordinator who will contribute to overall success and help secure the bright future of the firm. LeClairRyan is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Our Sacramento, California office is located in the heart of downtown and since inception in 2015, has expanded our California presence. The Sacramento office is home to a diverse litigation practice with practice areas ranging from products liability and transportation, commercial, intellectual property, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and labor and employment. The Settlement Coordinator will support a very busy litigation team with multiple attorneys who focus on Products Liability & Transportation matters for clients in the automotive industry. This individual will contribute to the success of the team by completing tasks that include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinating all settlement processes for cash and keep and repurchase settlements for a high volume practice team.
• Distributing settlement funds as directed by the attorneys and Firm clients.
• Coordinating vehicle surrenders with opposing counsel and Firm clients.
• Communicating regularly with the attorneys and clients.
• Assisting with drafting of settlement agreements, correspondence to the clients, and following client processes to successfully coordinate the settlements.
• Ensuring that all settlement processes have been followed and closing documents have been completed.
• This individual will work directly with team members to ensure that the final stages of settled cases are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• At least 2-3 years of law firm litigation experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• LeClairRyan uses Nuance pdf. Converter, Adobe Pro/Reader, WorkSite/FileSite document management system, Elite billing software, Westlaw and Federal Express so proficiency with these programs is preferred or experience with similar legal programs required.
• Successful candidates must have superior organizational skills, display great attention to detail, possess professional client interaction skills, and be able to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting last minute deadlines. This individual must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Familiarity with the litigation process and experience handling settlements is required.
• The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-starter with strong work-ethic.

To be considered for this position, copy and paste the following link into your web browser and follow the steps for submitting application materials: https://leclairryan-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.newsubmission.

LeClairRyan does not accept unsolicited resume submittals from contracted or non-contracted agencies. LeClairRyan is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Northern California civil litigation and family law firm has an exciting opportunity and immediate need for a legal assistant with 5 to 10 years of experience, to work out of its Rocklin/Roseville office, who will largely be dedicated to support one of the firm’s named partners.

Position requires strong knowledge of civil procedure (local rules, California and federal), and law and motion procedures. Candidate must be reliable, highly motivated, organized, pay attention to detail and care about the quality of work product generated, and have a sense of humor.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Calendaring programs, Legal research programs (Westlaw/Lexis).
• Ability to conduct legal research, prepare exhibits, multi-task, work in teams, work independently and problem-solve.
• Ability to independently prepare attorneys and maintain their calendars for meetings depositions, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
• Must possess strong organizational, writing, proofreading, editing and communication skills.
• Must be punctual, dependable, able to work overtime when necessary, limited travel.

Job Duties:

• Support litigation partner and coordinate related calendars, including trial support as is necessary.
• Maintain ethical standards set forth by the State Bar in working with clients, co-workers, opposing counsel and court officials.
• Assist litigation partner with client intake, evidence organization, trial preparation and trial related matters.
• Proofread and edit correspondence, documents and pleadings.
• Prepare court filings, coordinate filing services and ensure compliance with local and state rules/procedure.
• Prepare litigation partner and attorneys for scheduled appointments, appearances and deadlines.
• Schedule and calendar hearings, depositions, trial and other events.
• Prepare deposition outlines, exhibits and attend depositions as requested by litigation partner.
• Prepare deposition and document summaries, based on litigation partner’s instructions.
• Research local court rules, perform investigations and records searches.
• Schedule and prepare travel arrangements.
• Attend and be prepared to actively participate in meetings as requested by litigation partner.

This is a full-time position, college degree/paralegal certificate is preferred but not required. Please send cover letter and resume to: lawfirmhiringdept@gmail.com.

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is seeking a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Support Clerk.  Legal experience preferred but not required.  Position does require excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills; additionally, you must have a professional attitude and demeanor.  The ideal candidate would be able to work independently as well as be a contributing member of our litigation team.  Responsibilities would include reception duties, such as answering multiple lined phones, greeting guests, and maintain reception and conference rooms.  Additional duties to include ordering medical records and maintaining records log; opening files; maintaining and updating electronic calendaring system for multiple attorneys; open, sort, calendar and distribute daily mail; kitchen and various other office support duties . Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must.  This position requires that you be professional, very organized, possess the ability to prioritize duties and have a strong attention to detail.  You must also demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to stay focused and calm under litigation pressures.  This candidate should enjoy the ever changing, fast pace of litigation work.  E-mail resumes to Infosm@ljdfa.com.

An established legal consulting firm is seeking a full-time legal assistant/paralegal with at least two to five years of civil litigation experience, including a thorough knowledge of court rules, litigation procedures and discovery processes. We seek individuals who are passionate and believe in quality of work. In concert with our public entity clients and defense counsel, Bickmore’s Litigation Management Team endeavor to ensure the professional, competent, consistent and cost-efficient management of litigation for our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Litigation Manager and litigation team.
• Perform general clerical items.
• Produce correspondence, proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Understand the litigation process, especially large case management from discovery through trial.
• Manage litigation calendars and booking travel, including calculating court deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients and defense counsel through all stages of litigation.
• Assist with document review for identifying and prioritizing issues for completion.
• Engage with Litigation Managers in case planning and recommendations on how to proceed.
• Open, maintain and close paperless files.
• Prepare statistical analysis regarding litigation trends, including graphs and charts.
• Be able to spot legal and factual issues of concern.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to constantly changing priorities.
• Interview clients.
• Understand and review legal billing.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft, revise and produce legal summaries.
• Draft and revise policies and procedures.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Three to five years of experience working as a civil litigation legal secretary, assistant or equivalent.
• Two to three years of experience working as a civil litigation paralegal or equivalent.
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills.
• Candidates with public entity civil litigation experience will be given preference.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills to effectively handle multiple projects and to keep track of deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with clients, vendors, and attorneys.

Please reply to this posting with a cover letter and resume to mmcdonald@bickmore.net. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will not be considered. Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience qualify you to handle the above delineated responsibilities. Compensation: DOE, plus 401k, Dental, Health, and other benefits.

Smith, McDowell & Powell, a Law Corporation, seeks a full-time Legal Assistant with at least two years of civil litigation experience.  Paralegal certification, notary license and/or Bachelor’s Degree are preferred, but not required.  Applicant must have a strong understanding of California and local court rules/procedures and will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and organizing client files and evidence.
• Preparation of letters, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, corporate documents, and related correspondence.
• Calendaring litigation and other deadlines.
• Answering phones, taking messages, and greeting clients.
• Court (federal and state), County Recorder, Secretary of State, and similar filings.
• Maintaining internal company records and related administrative tasks.
• Coordinating vendors (such as process servers and suppliers).
• Limited marketing, social media, and general operations support.

Please send resume and cover letter to C. Jason Smith at cjsmith@smplawcorp.com.

Law firm in Sonora is looking for an experienced probate and trust administration legal assistant/paralegal for a full-time position. Minimum two years of experience with estate planning, probate and trust administration.

Qualified applicants should possess:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to draft documents with minimal direction from the attorney
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent people skills

Salary depends on experience; firm offers medical/dental/vision benefits, retirement plan, paid holidays. Send resume with cover letter to: Dambacher, Trujillo & Associates, 32 N. Washington St, Sonora, CA 95370, or e-mail to susie@dtalawyers.com.

The Law Office of Christian B. Green, a CNA staff counsel office with locations in Oakland and Sacramento is currently seeking an experienced litigation legal secretary. This role, under general supervision, assists attorneys and other legal staff by providing legal administrative support, which includes all aspects of document preparation, and coordination of schedules and calendars for attorneys and case work as well as scanning and e-filing. Collaboratively works with Claim, Claim Legal and clients as well as other third parties to produce desired results in litigation matters including nursing home, construction defect, personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, and general liability matters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Handles all aspects of document preparation.
2. May draft, prepare and distribute legal correspondence and memos under management/attorney direction. Files documents timely and appropriately with courts and other parties.
3. Collaboratively assist in gathering and organizing exhibits, documents, trial data and other materials in response to subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.
4. Accountable for organizing and maintaining all files (electronic, paper and other) and legal archives.
5. Schedules and coordinates attorney and case load calendars.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship
Typically Manager or above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and practices as well as overall general knowledge of the insurance industry and the business units.
2. Excellent internal/external customer interactive skills.
3. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
4. Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including professional phone etiquette and the ability to draft complex written correspondence.
6. Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.

Education & Experience

1. Associates degree with course work or applicable certifications preferred or equivalent experience.
2. Typically a minimum four years’ experience in a related legal administrative environment.

Contact Karen Jackson at karen.jackson@cna.com.

Hunt Jeppson & Griffin, LLP, a Roseville firm, is seeking an experienced litigation secretary.  The successful candidate should have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, preparation of complex law and motion documents, and must be able to work well with clients and assist the assigned attorneys in balancing multiple counseling and litigation tasks.  We are a collegial firm with competitive pay and benefits and are looking for a talented secretary to join us.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team focused on assisting clients and manage litigation.
• Maintain the attorneys’ busy professional calendars. Must be able to use excellent judgment to prioritize and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Assist with meeting coordination and planning.
• Prepare and process correspondence, including copying, printing, distributing, and filing documents.
• Handle phone activity, including screening incoming calls and responding to general inquiries.
• Collaborate with key administrative staff members to provide phone coverage, meeting coverage, and general support, as needed.
• Assist with preparation and filing of legal documents.
• Perform other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Organize travel itineraries, including arranging hotel accommodations, air and ground transportation, meal reservations, and ancillary details as needed.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least two (2) years’ experience providing legal support to attorneys;
• Strong sense of professional business etiquette as well as a high caliber of discretion and decorum when dealing with sensitive matters.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
• Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Please submit your confidential resume to sheu@hjg-law.com.  No phone calls please.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Processing Court papers, copying, mailing, filing, and answering phones for established collection firm. Also e-filing with various Courts. Need to be accurate and to be able to follow instructions and to proofread. Accuracy more important than typing speed.

Need Word and/or WordPerfect experience. Will learn forms program (Essential Forms or Legal Solutions) and client database. Need some experience with basic civil litigation procedures.

40 hours per week. No overtime. Office near Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento. Free parking. Email resume to larry@nccsinc.com.

Ultimate Staffing seeks professional Legal Secretaries to work in the Sacramento area! We work with many firms in Sacramento who are looking for Jr. to Sr. Legal Assistants. Most are DIRECT HIRE opportunities! Candidates will be able to work in a professional, fast-paced environment where your experience, education, and training can be fully utilized. We are looking for people who have litigation as well as transactional experience. Experience with transcription, proofreading, editing, e-filing, calendaring, word processing, scheduling, contracts, agreements, and filing. Specific experience in Worker’s Compensation, litigation, employment law, and medical malpractice is a big plus but any legal office experience is great! Please send your resume to Danielle at dkanan@ultimatestaffing.com.

Busy Civil Litigation firm seeks experienced litigation secretary. Candidates should have at least five years’ experience, with three years in Civil. Candidates must be proficient in calendaring and knowledgeable in court rules both state and federal. Candidates must be able to support three attorneys, have excellent organizational skills, be able to multi-task and work independently and as a team player. Must know Word, Outlook, Abacus, transcription, Legal Solutions, Excel, and Word Perfect. Must have excellent word processing skills (70+ wpm). This is a busy desk and requires efficiency and good time management skills. This is a full-time position. Please send resume, cover letter, and references to cbrazil@jonesdyer.com.