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.
Part-time Legal Assistant needed. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Five+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary specializing in litigation. Knowledge of Federal and State court filing procedures. Experience in medical malpractice and insurance defense is a plus. Proficient in WordPerfect, Word, Abacus, TimeSlips, Westlaw Doc and Form Builder, and Microsoft Outlook. Ability to proofread, edit, and format all materials. Knowledge of scheduling court hearings, conference calls, and depositions. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Accurate transcription at 65+ wpm.
Job Duties: Prepare drafts and revise, format and finalize a wide variety of documents, including discovery, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, and legal pleadings. Schedule depositions and court hearings. Review and calendar incoming correspondence and pleadings. Maintain and follow calendar items. Answer and route phone calls.
Please send cover letter and resume to attorney Dennis McPherson dpm@umllp.com and Office Administrator Laura Smith lsmith@umllp.com.
Second paralegal/legal assistant needed for busy 1-attorney family law office. Seeking ability to work with and manage clients, work independently, organize and keep to a calendar, and work in a team environment. All levels of experience will be considered. Family law experience is preferred as well as experience with Word, Outlook, and Abacus (but not required). Will provide a competitive compensation package, including health insurance and a 401(k). For consideration, send resume, salary requirements and brief cover letter to kat@falilaw.com. No phone calls.
Sacramento Personal Injury Law Firm is seeking a motivated, hardworking and reliable individual with a friendly personality to join our team as a full-time legal secretary. This position requires excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and familiarity with Windows-based systems including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Filter phone calls
- Calendaring appointments, hearings, etc.
- Familiarity with legal calendaring software, Abacus familiarity a plus
- Court filings & process service
- Track upcoming court dates: CMC & trial dates
- Review incoming mail
- Maintaining internal filing organization
- Scheduling experts for trial
- Add charges to client accounts for litigation expenses
- Propounding standard discovery
Punctuality and attendance are critical. Personal injury experience preferred, but not required. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an immediately start date. Please forward resume and cover letter to Rachael Del Rio at rachael@delriolawoffice.com.
Somach Simmons & Dunn, a mid-size environmental law firm, seeks a paralegal with a minimum 5 years of litigation experience that includes case management and trial preparation. This individual will work closely with attorneys and other paralegals handling cases in their day-to-day and pre-trial management. Essential functions include: Gather, organize, summarize, and index documents from various sources. Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, client reports, and other related documents. Cite check and shepardize pleadings. Review and analyze discovery productions. Accurately maintain and update data to detailed client and case-specific databases. Assist attorneys in discovery preparation and implementation, and preparation for hearings and trials. Be able to analyze and accurately interpret court procedures and rules, and have a knowledge of federal and state court deadlines.
Requirements: A minimum 5 years of litigation/case management paralegal experience with either a four year degree or paralegal certificate. Ability to efficiently gather, maintain, and organize information and voluminous documents. Ability to analyze, categorize, and accurately summarize documents in an efficient manner. Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines. Time management skills to handle multiple tasks accurately. Must be computer literate and proficient on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Lexis and in one or more of the eDiscovery platforms widely used within the industry (e.g., Relativity, Concordance, iPro, etc.) is a plus. Although not required, expericence managing and administering eDiscovery databases/platforms is highly desired. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Team player attitude is essential. We are looking for someone who can work independently and anticipate the needs of the client and the attorney who handles them.
The clients we serve and matters we handle offer a unique opportunity to gain insight into the many different facets of environmental law and policy. This is a fantastic opportunity for any candidate who seeks a position working as an integral, respected member of a team, providing excellent client service and work product of the highest quality.
Somach Simmons & Dunn offers an excellent work environment with competitive salary and benefits including paid parking. Insurance benefits are 100% employer paid for both the employee and their dependents. Interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter including salary requirements to hr@somachlaw.com or Somach Simmons & Dunn, Attn: Human Resources, 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95814 (no phone calls please).
Somach Simmons & Dunn is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and in providing a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The firm does not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or all other characteristics proscribed by law, and discrimination on the basis of gender identity is strictly prohibited.
Hackard Law Corporation has an opening for a Litigation Secretary. This person is needed immediately for a Trust and Estate Civil Litigation Law Firm. If you have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, know how to e-file proficiently, are organized, can work alone or with a team, can type at least 65 wpm, and are available for a temp or possible permanent position with a great law firm, you may be qualified for this position.
The right candidate will possess the knowledge and skills to be strong and confident in completing legal case management work including filings. This person would be able to track litigation deadlines and ensure local court rules were being followed. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must. This position requires that you be professional, very organized, & possess a strong attention to detail. If you have experience in State civil and probate matters including e-filing, court rules, forms, calendaring, pleadings, discovery procedures and trial preparation then this job may be a good fit.
Benefits include: Health, dental, and vision, retirement plan 401K matched, and paid time off.
If you wish to apply:
- Please send an email with “Full-Time Legal Secretary, 2019″ in the subject line.
- Your name, address, and contact information, including a good time to call you.
- Attach your cover letter and resume, including all relevant experience, in WORD or PDF format.
We will contact you to schedule an interview. Send to jlong@hackardlaw.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.