Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years litigation experience required,
• Experience with CEQA would be ideal,
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel,
• Detail-oriented, positive, proactive, and professional,
• All candidates should possess exceptional writing and proofreading skills,
• Strong understanding of state and federal rules, including e-filing, court rules, forms, calendaring, pleadings, discovery procedures and trial preparation,
• Calendaring experience preferred,
• Ability to utilize citations correctly and prepare Table of Authorities required,
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, organize, prioritize, and meet the demands of multiple assignments.

The position currently supports three attorneys with routine correspondence, court filings, and CEQA matters. We are looking for someone who is a fast learner and who will also be responsible for updating and tracking Law Library subscriptions.

We provide a competitive salary and benefits include health, dental, and 401(K) plan. Our work hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., M-F.

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to jhernandez@herumcrabtree.com.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either: One year of experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Legal Secretary I.

Or: Two years of clerical experience involving the preparation and processing of legal documents for court action such as those described in the Examples of Duties (located in the class specification). Education or training from an accredited college, business school, or training school that is directly related to the Knowledge and Abilities specified for this class may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience (30 semester units or 45 quarter units equal one year of experience).

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 the posted cut-off date.

Monthly Salary: $4,043.76 – $4,913.76

Cut-Offs: 1/25/23, 2/15/23, 3/22/23 (Final)

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This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal – Healthcare Litigation to join our team in the Sacramento office.

This position is responsible for providing paralegal support in connection with the firm’s Healthcare Litigation Practice Group.  It requires complex litigation experience, including managing large discovery, creating and managing databases and imaging systems, preparing for trial, and managing trial support. Must have high-level experience with a range of litigation support applications. Demonstrated history of proposing and implementing process improvements is a plus, excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative.

At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled.

On a typical day you will:

Case Management

• Proactively serve as the focal point for Healthcare litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and status
• Work with secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current information
• Oversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collections
• Proofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited cases
• Coordinate and manage court filings, either in paper or electronic form as determined by court requirements

Research & Discovery

• Perform complex legal and fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting research
• Manage the creation and maintenance of special collections of documents (including witness files, subject and issue files, experts’ reliance documents, etc.)
• May prepare initial drafts of discovery requests and responses and other pleadings and memoranda
• Assist with and participate in collection of client and other parties’ documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and files
• Conduct interviews of witnesses and file custodians
• Work with litigation support to retain vendors, as needed, for all aspects of document production and review; conduct quality control assessment of work performed by vendors
• Draft memoranda or other documents memorializing in detail the processes used in collecting and producing client documents
• Conduct initial review of client documents to determine responsiveness and relevance and to identify documents protected by attorney-client privilege; draft privilege logs
• Perform complex database searches to locate and retrieve selected documents
• Prepare the preparation of exhibits for use at depositions and maintain a system to track marked exhibits
• Manage the collection and status of deposition transcripts; perform searches in the deposition full-text database; summarize deposition transcripts

Preparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings

• Assist with trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition proceedings (tasks include, but are not limited to: preparation of exhibit and witness lists, designations of deposition testimony, preparation of the trial brief)
• Coordinate logistics with court personnel and other counsel
• Work with trial support vendor and/or internal litigation support staff to select, prepare, and operate courtroom technology; coordinate set-up and use of technology with courtroom personnel and other counsel
• Assist attorneys at trial, arbitration, mediation, or deposition (e.g., track and manage trial exhibits, coordinate with witnesses, operate courtroom presentation tools, act as liaison with court personnel, and summarize trial testimony)

Administrative Tasks

• Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm’s announced deadlines
• Accurately and promptly submit records of hours worked in compliance with the firm’s established deadlines
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.  Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetings
• Accept and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Join us if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and completion of paralegal program of study required
• 5+ years of paralegal experience preferred; healthcare experience desirable
• Knowledge of court and agency procedures and rules
• Highly developed skills in time and task management
• Highly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm’s work product and client service
• Advanced proficiency in Relativity and eDiscovery required
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office required (Word, Excel, and Outlook) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mail, including, but not limited to a very strong proficiency in Excel, sufficient to manage voluminous claim sets, perform complex pivot tables, V-Lookups and inventories
• Proficiency in the use of computerized legal research and document review/hosting databases; like LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, IPRO for performance of legal and fact research and highly advanced proficiency in Relativity and effective management of complex eDiscovery, evidence and case files
• Proficiency in the use of trial support software, like Trial Director and OnCue, very desirable
• Experience in supporting complex commercial litigation matters across multiple offices in multiple jurisdictions preferred
• Post-college level writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with lawyers, clients and staff
• High degree of attention to detail
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or travel on occasion

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 10 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

What’s in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with ten offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine—central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, a path to success. In order to support this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide the following demographic data for your candidate. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email CarrieMcIntyre@dwt.com.  

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Our professional, friendly and quality midtown firm that highly values its employees is seeking a litigation secretary/legal assistant to join us.  Cook Brown, LLP, a Sacramento boutique management-side labor & employment firm is seeking a self-starter who takes initiative, is well-organized and has good communication skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years litigation experience required,
• Experience in labor and employment law ideal,
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and type 70+wpm. Excel experience a plus,
• Detail-oriented, positive, proactive, and professional,
• All candidates should possess exceptional writing and proofreading skills,
• Strong understanding of state and federal rules, including e-filing, court rules, forms, calendaring, pleadings, discovery procedures and trial preparation,
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, organize, prioritize, and meet the demands of multiple assignments.

The position currently supports three attorneys with pleadings, routine correspondence, court filings, and administrative matters.  We are looking for someone who will thrive in a supportive mid-size (13 attorney) team environment and who takes pride and ownership in their work.

We provide a competitive salary, annual bonus program, generous PTO/PSL, fully paid parking and a commitment to positive work-life balance.  Full benefits include health, dental, vision, life/disability, 401(K) and profit-sharing plan.

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to swarner@CookBrown.com.

Bartkiewicz, Kronick & Shanahan is seeking a full-time paralegal or legal assistant to support both litigation and transactional matters. We are an established Sacramento law firm with a statewide practice specializing in local government law and policy, and water and environmental issues. Our firm has a relaxed, collegial atmosphere and emphasizes teamwork to efficiently serve our mainly public sector clients. This position is located in midtown Sacramento. Our team members currently use a mix of in-office and remote work, which this position also offers. There may be times, however, when matters require in-office work. The starting date for this position is January 3, 2023 or shortly thereafter.

The successful candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who can work at the direction of several attorneys concurrently.

The ideal candidate will have these qualifications:

• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or two or more years of relevant work experience as a paralegal, high-level legal assistant, or litigation secretary.
• Excellent independent work, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Superior proficiency in and broad knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Preferred experience with Worldox or other electronic document management programs, and TABS or equivalent billing/time management program.
• Experience in both litigation and transactional settings.

The successful candidate will work directly with the firm’s attorneys to perform the key functions of the position listed below, and other client and administrative tasks as needed.

The following are the key functions of the position:

• Draft notices, motions, and proofs of service and prepare and handle filings for litigation and State Water Board Administrative Hearings Office proceedings.
• Prepare tables of authorities and contents, format draft filings, and assembly of exhibits.
• Communicate with court clerks about filings and cases.
• Calendar deadlines for litigation and administrative hearing matters.
• Format letters and prepare drafts of letters and other documents for attorney review.
• Prepare deposition and trial binders.
• Assist with managing financing documentation and processing counsel opinions.
• Review and index document productions and assist with the preparation of administrative records.
• Assist with managing and preparing responses to requests for client document disclosures under the Public Records Act.
• Assist attorneys with client communications and compliance filings.
• Assist office administrator and attorneys with client billing.

The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, group life insurance, paid parking, and a 125/FSA plan. Potential for annual performance bonus. We are an equal opportunity employer. To apply for this position please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to bks@bkslawfirm.com.

Filing cut-offs: 11/10/22, 12/8/22 (final)

Salary: $59,821.20 – $72,704.16

 Supervising Legal Secretary is characterized by supervisory responsibility for a clerical staff performing legal and general clerical work; supervision is exercised directly or through subordinate lead workers.  This class is comparable to other clerical supervisory classes in the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, but is differentiated from them by the requirement for a high level of skill in and knowledge of legal processes and procedures.  A position in this class may also require the ability to perform Word Processing Control Operator duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either 1. One year of experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Legal Secretary II.

OR 2. Two years of experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Legal Secretary I.

OR 3. Three years of clerical experience involving the preparation and processing of legal documents for court action such as those described in the Examples of Duties. Education or training from an accredited college, business school, or training school that is directly related to the Knowledge and abilities specified for this class may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience (30 semesters units or 45 quarter units equal one year of experience.)

 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 the posted cut-off date.

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Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime, a Sacramento civil litigation defense firm, is looking for a take charge litigation secretary. Communication skills and organizational skills a must.

This position requires a minimum of three year’s experience as a litigation secretary. Must have knowledge of federal and state court procedures and proficient knowledge of court e-filing requirements. Must have electronic calendaring experience (comparable to Compulaw).

The responsibilities of this position are as follows:

Preparation, proofreading and filing of legal documents

Maintaining electronic and paper files

Calendaring of daily mail/managing attorney calendars

Ability to transcribe from dictation

Ability to draft correspondence and documents for approval of attorneys

Scheduling of appointments and depositions

All aspects of trial preparation

Create and format table of authorities and table of contents

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and have the ability to multi-task. Must be able to communicate with people in a pleasant and professional manner. Must have a good attitude and ability to work with others in a team environment.

Qualified individuals should send resume to

lpitzer@mathenysears.com

Job Summary:

Provide legal administrative support to various members of the Conflict Department.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform administrative duties for Conflict Department staff
2. Regular and punctual attendance
3. Occasional statewide travel
4. Must be able to sit for long periods of time while performing administrative tasks, including typing and transcription
5. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Qualifications:

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Paralegal or Legal Secretary course highly preferred; 2-5 years experience in an administrative capacity, preferably within a legal environment; literate in various Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect and Windows operating systems; ability to type 50 wpm with excellent accuracy; experience with dictation/transcription tools preferred.

Duties:

1. Type and transcribe a variety of legal documents, (i.e. correspondence, petitions, briefs, legislative matters, pleadings, motions, and notices of investigatory interview, administrative hearings, etc.) tables forms, articles for publications, and other documents as necessary
2. Maintain professional level of knowledge of legal terminology, court and administrative agency rules, forms, and documents and their processing; knowledge of filing and serving documents with State Personnel Board and all state and federal courts; conduct legal research
3. Draft, edit and format correspondence and pleadings to ensure proper grammar spelling, formatting, mailing (or distribution), calendaring and filing; Compose non-technical correspondence
4. Draft subpoenas as directed by attorney
5. Perform conflict check to determine if a conflict exists within the representation of the member
6. Maintain assigned Conflict attorney’s calendar and calendar of caseload by attorney
7. Attend court hearings as needed; create trial exhibits
8. Arrange and facilitate conference calls
9. Complete and submit monthly expense reports for all conflict attorneys
10. Maintain filing and filing systems and computer data entry; printouts of various reports as needed; deadfile and close cases as needed
11. Sort and distribute Conflict department mail, identify items requiring special handling, calendaring, copying and distribution
12. Handle public contacts on the telephone and in person with tact and courtesy; identify difficult problems or persons and refer to Conflict staff or supervisor
13. Maintain attorney-client privilege and confidentiality in all matters learned in the course of employment
14. Maintain proficiency regarding new methods, language, use of a variety of modern office equipment and computer programs as needed
15. Maintain a professional appearance and a clean and organized workspace
16. Additional related duties as assigned

To Apply:  Submit cover letter and resume to jobs@ccpoa.org.

Mid-sized law firm focusing on administrative law and litigation seeks a paralegal able to support several attorneys at a time working in a team environment. Attorneys are largely self-sufficient but require support (and gentle guidance when needed) with general case management, correspondence, client and opposing party communication, as well as pleadings and practice in various County Superior Courts, CA Courts of Appeal, State Personnel Board, Board of Registered Nursing, and with independent arbitrators and hearing officers.

THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. 3-5+ years of experience required; 5+ years of experience desired. Ability to work well in a team is absolutely necessary.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience, ranging from $60k. Full-time position. Benefits include Medical with $200/month HSA contribution, vision, dental, and 401k.

Please submit resume in PDF format with cover letter in Word format. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

*Please submit a resume in PDF format to: Kate@grtlaw.com

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant will provide a wide range of administrative, clerical and document processing services to support the practice of several attorneys.

Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of administrative law, litigation procedures, the ability to comprehend a variety of legal court documents from case inception through discovery, various law and motion practice, and trial. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic, have the highest integrity, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

This role provides support that will ensure consistent and timely administration of legal and other specific documentation as requested, and a variety of legal and secretarial duties that include the following:

• Maintain legal files (both paper & electronic), organize and file documents in designated order.
• Prepare, type, enter, proofread and process legal and administrative correspondence.
• File pleadings with the State and Federal Courts (ECF) and serve documents as required.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and liaisons.
• Adhere to legal document standards to ensure proper format and completeness for court acceptance.
• Update case information, scan documents, and conduct research.
• Manage document deliveries and track final executed documentation.

Qualifications & Prior Experience

This position requires computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of eight 5 years of legal secretary experience with a law firm, and a strong ability to maintain high standards, while seeking out ways to contribute and anticipate needs.

• At least 5 years’ experience.
• Employment law experience preferred.
• Tabs3 and Practice Master experience a plus.
• Excellent typing and proofreading skills, 60+ WPM typing, transcription skills.
• Ability to manage and complete projects under tight litigation deadlines.
• Timekeeping, billing, and docketing experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, superior grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

$20-$23 depending on experience. Benefits include Medical with $200 month/HSA contribution, vision, dental & 401k.

*Please submit a resume in PDF format to: Kate@grtlaw.com

The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is now accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Paralegal position for its Sacramento Office. The Office of the Federal Defender operates under the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, representing indigent persons in federal criminal cases and related court matters.

• five years of experience is preferred
• litigation experience is required
• knowledge of federal and state court filings
• proficient in Word, Abacus, Practice Panther and Microsoft Outlook
• ability to proofread, edit and format all materials and pleadings
• experience in scheduling court hearings, conference calls and depositions
• ability to calendar events and timelines

This position for the month of September would be a 4 day per week position. Salary is commensurate with experience. The office is located in the University/Loehmans Plaza neighborhood.

Please contact g.evers@everslaw.com to apply.

Law Office seeks to hire a Legal Secretary for our very busy business and estate planning practice. At least three years of experience desired. Experience should be in the areas of estate planning, probate and business entities.

Strong computer skills are necessary, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Lexis Nexis HotDocs and Timeslips billing is desirable.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Flexible hours

Monday through Friday

To apply email gary@garyperrylaw.com

Part-time Legal Assistant needed.  Tuesday through Friday with allowance for occasional remote work from home.

• 5+ 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

Fisher Phillips, a national employment and labor law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary for its Sacramento office.  Our range of experience enables us to bring efficient and practical solutions to today’s labor and employment law problems. For more information about the firm, please visit us at our website at www.fisherphillips.com.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Formatting briefs, pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Filing of legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must).
• Regularly and accurately proofreads all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
• Updating and maintaining client files.
• Maintaining attorney calendars through Outlook and CompuLaw (i.e. scheduling appointments, calendaring due dates, etc.).
• Organize and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys.
• Accurately enters, reviews and revises timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable.
• Preparing attorney reimbursements and mileage.
• Consistently providing friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys and/or receptionist relief.
• Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of vendor invoices and timely submit invoices for payment to client and/or accounting.

Personal Attributes

• Possesses a strong understanding and abides by the policies and procedures of the firm and local office.
• Maintains an exceptional customer service attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and is approachable.
• Adapts well to fluctuations in workload and changes in responsibilities.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in high-stress situations.
• Presents written communications that are concise and accurate.
• Exhibits confident and professional verbal communication skills.
• Effectively communicates with clients and vendors.
• Answers questions clearly and thoroughly.
• Contributes to an atmosphere of teamwork and congeniality.

Skills and Abilities 

• iManage or other comparable document management system, Westlaw, Pacer, ECF, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CompuLaw, Best Authority, ALN Forms Workflow and Excel. (Aderant knowledge is a plus.)
• Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary required.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

No relocation costs. Principals only; no calls please.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Fisher Phillips, a national employment and labor law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Sacramento office. Our range of experience enables us to bring efficient and practical solutions to today’s labor and employment law problems. For more information about the firm, please visit us at our website at www.fisherphillips.com.

Position Summary

Paralegals should strive to perform high-quality billable work for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys. We expect our paralegals to provide a high level of expertise in assisting clients and attorneys while managing a busy case and/or matter load. Paralegals are generally expected to record 1500 or more recorded billable hours during the performance year. The performance year begins October 1 and ends September 30.

The paralegal performs, under the direction and supervision of an attorney, substantive legal support work which, for the most part, requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts such that, absent the paralegal, the work would be performed by an attorney. The paralegal does not render legal advice to a client, ever.

The paralegal uses expertise and knowledge of the legal system and substantive and procedural law to perform the substantive legal support work under the supervision of an attorney; the paralegal must confer with and follow the direction of an attorney on any legal decision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.
• Regularly conduct litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed.
• Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review: removal documents, certificates of interested parties, answers, initial disclosures, various motions and orders, scheduling orders, protective orders, deposition notices, affidavits and declarations, discovery and our responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents for attorney review, etc.
• Assists with preparation of motions for summary judgment; checking deposition cites, assembling exhibits, and creating the appendix.
• Consistently and accurately identify and prepare all documents for production including bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information.
• Effectively assists in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial.
• Conducts online research and able to utilize the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
• Willing and capable to offer assistance to others when needed.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of vendor invoices; timely submits invoices to office manager for processing.

 Skills and Abilities

• Attendance & Punctuality: Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure.
• Team Work: Contribute to building a positive team spirit; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills: Possess basic PC skills; Ability to use phone system, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma required (College degree is preferred, but not required).
• Minimum of three – five years of experience required.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

No relocation costs. Principals only, no calls please.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Applicant must be a high school graduate with five+ years of experience, three of which will have come as a transactional secretary or paralegal in a law office or law-related office. Must have computer skills to meet standards of accuracy and speed set by this office. Spelling, grammar and punctuation must be exceptional. Basic ability in math and report keeping needed. Completion of at least 2 years of college or vocational school is helpful, but not required.

The candidate will have a team spirit attitude, be able to meet and communicate with people pleasantly and represent the law office in an efficient, professional manner. Must be a team player with the willingness to help with coverage.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Windows 10 Pro
• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Document Management System (comparable to OpenText DM).
• Document comparison software (CompareDocs, Workshare).
• Document formatting software (Litera Innova).
• Time Entry software.
• Electronic Calendaring and Docketing.
• Foxit / PDF Pro.
• Scanning/OCR software.

Responsibilities

• Performs secretarial and clerical duties.
• Processes mail daily.
• Handles phone calls for attorneys and paralegals.
• Responds to and generates email messages.
• Transcription from dictation and voicemail.
• Drafts routine correspondence and documents on own initiative for approval by attorneys.
• Schedules appointments and other events.
• Receives clients arriving for appointments (including beverages).
• Maintains electronic calendar for attorneys and self.
• Enters attorneys’ time electronically.
• Makes travel arrangements, hotel reservations and continuing education registrations for attorneys.
• Familiarity with law libraries.
• Familiarity with Courts, Secretary of State and County Recorder filing procedures and requirements.
• Familiarity with Internet usage.
• Performs conflicts checks for potential new clients and existing clients.
• Perfects documents for filing with various administrative agencies; files such documents and follow through as necessary.
• Prepares and edits complex Word and Excel documents, including preparation of indices and tables of contents.
• Opens New Client / Matters in accordance with firm procedure.
• Creates and maintains files, keeps records and prepares reports as requested.
• Performs other duties as required

Equipment Used

• Computer running Microsoft Windows Operating System
• ShoreTel Phone System
• Transcription Software
• Printer; Multifunction device: copier/scanner/printer
• Desktop Faxing
• Postage meter and mail scale

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable candidates should send their resume to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.

This position requires a high school diploma with five+ years of experience, three of which will have come as a transactional secretary or paralegal in a law office or law-related office. Completion of at least 2 years of college or vocational school is helpful.  Must have computer skills to meet standards of accuracy and speed set by this office. Spelling, grammar and punctuation must be exceptional. Basic ability in math and report keeping needed. The candidate will have a team spirit attitude, be able to meet and communicate with people pleasantly and represent the law office in an efficient, professional manner. Applicant must present himself/herself in a professional manner and dress accordingly.

Responsibilities

Performs secretarial and clerical/administrative duties for attorneys and paralegals:

• Processes mail daily.
• Handles phone calls for attorneys and paralegals.
• Schedules appointments and other events.
• Makes travel arrangements, hotel reservations and continuing education registrations for attorneys.
• Receives clients arriving for appointments (including beverages).
• Maintains electronic calendar for attorneys and self.
• Enter attorneys’ time electronically.
• Performs conflicts checks.
• Opens New Client/Matters in accordance with firm procedure.
• Creates and maintains files, keeps records and prepares reports as requested.
• Responds to and generates email messages.
• Drafts routine correspondence and documents on own initiative for approval by attorneys.
• Revisions and clean up to documents prepared by attorneys and paralegals.
• Perfects documents for filing with various administrative agencies; files such documents and follow through as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required

Equipment Used

• Computer running Microsoft Windows Operating System
• ShoreTel Phone System
• Transcription
• Photocopier
• Printer
• Fax
• Scanner
• Postage meter and mail scale

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable candidates should send their resume to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.

This position requires a high school diploma with five + years of experience, three of which will have come as a litigation secretary or paralegal in a law office or law-related office. Must have computer skills to meet standards of accuracy and speed set by this office. Spelling, grammar and punctuation must be exceptional. Basic ability in math and report keeping needed. Completion of at least 2 years of college or vocational school is helpful, but not required.

The candidate will have a team spirit attitude, be able to meet and communicate with people pleasantly and represent the law office in an efficient, professional manner. Must be a team player with the willingness to help with coverage.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient knowledge of State and Federal Rules of Court and California Code of Civil Procedure.
• Proficient knowledge of Court E-filing requirements.
• Familiar with Court, Secretary of State and County Recorder filing procedures and requirements.
• Familiar with law library.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience working with document management systems (comparable to OpenText eDocs, formerly known as Hummingbird DM).
• Document comparison software (compareDocs or Workshare).
• Document formatting software (Litera Innova).
• Time Entry software.
• Electronic Calendaring and Docketing (Compulaw).
• PDF Editing software (comparable to Foxit or Adobe).
• Scanning/OCR software.

Responsibilities

• Performs secretarial and clerical duties.
• Creates and maintains files, keeps records and prepares reports as requested.
• Trial preparation.
• Create and format pleading table of authorities and table of contents.
• Prepare and perfect documents for court filing; files and effects notice as required, including electronic court filings in Federal and State courts.
• Processes mail daily.
• Handles phone calls for attorneys.
• Responds to and generates email messages.
• Transcribes from dictation.
• Drafts routine correspondence and documents on own initiative for approval by attorneys.
• Schedules appointments, depositions and other events.
• Receives clients arriving for appointments (including beverages).
• Maintains electronic calendar for attorneys and self, including hearings, courts appearances, depositions, deadlines and other commitments.
• Enters attorneys’ time electronically.
• Makes travel arrangements, hotel reservations and continuing education registrations for attorneys.
• Performs conflicts checks.
• Opens New Client/Matters in accordance with firm procedure.
• Performs other duties as required

Equipment Used

• Computer running Microsoft Windows Operating System
• ShoreTel Phone System
• Transcription
• Photocopier
• Printer
• Fax
• Scanner
• Postage meter and mail scale

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable candidates should send their resume to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.

Daponde Simpson Rowe PC, a 9-attorney firm in downtown Sacramento, is seeking an experienced litigation secretary to work with attorneys in its health care law practice. The successful candidate should be detail oriented and should have proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, preparation of law and motion documents, litigation calendaring and service requirements, and must be able to work well with clients and assist the assigned attorneys in balancing multiple counseling and litigation tasks. We are looking for someone with strong proofreading/editing skills and experience with court filing procedures, including e-filing. We are a collegial firm with competitive pay and benefits, and are looking for a talented secretary to join our team. Please send your confidential resume to admin@dsrhealthlaw.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Boutin Jones Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Office Services Support Legal Records Clerk.

Job Summary

The Office Services Support Legal Records Clerk will maintain onsite and offsite filing and records maintenance, including maintenance and upkeep of iManage (IRM), and will assist in the implementation of the firm’s records retention and destruction policies and carry out such implementation. The Legal Records Clerk will also assist in areas of Office Services Support as needed, including ordering/inventory of office supplies, and backup in the areas of reception, courier and in-house conference room/kitchen set-up and maintenance as needed. The incumbent shall be responsible for managing his/her own workload and accomplishing assigned work in a timely manner. Most of the work is performed in a normal office setting except for off-site storage file maintenance.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AA/AS in business-related field, or a minimum of two (2) years’ similar work experience, or a combination of education and experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Implementation and ongoing maintenance of iManage (IRM) electronic records software
• Training of staff on the use of IRM
• Handle retrieval of records stored offsite and return of same
• Implementation and ongoing maintenance of the firm’s Records Retention Policy and Destruction Schedule
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office
• Experience with file management software desired
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in the performance of assigned duties
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use mature judgment and work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone, in person and in writing
• Ability to deal with others in a professional manner
• Familiarity with the use of computer, scanner, copier, printer and fax machines
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Must be physically able to work with filing systems (removing or replacing files on shelves, boxing files for offsite storage)
• Must have own transportation and proof of insurance

Essential Duties

• Work closely with office service support staff in coordination with duties, including backup reception, daily mail, kitchen maintenance, stocking of supply rooms, maintenance of conference rooms, daily drop off, copy projects, assistance with in-house filing and assistance with library maintenance.
• Provide guidance to secretaries and office service support staff concerning general file-handling procedures.
• Work with the various practice groups to develop section procedures for handling records.
• Coordinates office services support staff assignments and day-to-day filing activities throughout the firm.
• Coordinates the indexing and data entry of records being transferred to off-site storage and coordinates with the IT Department to manage on-site and off-site storage of records.
• Process external file transfers in accordance with firm policy.
• Coordinate disposition of internal file transfers.
• Locate intended recipient of unidentified mail.
• Implementation of firm’s File Management and Records Retention Policies in conjunction with IT Department.
• Work with IT Department to implement records management software.
• Such other and further duties as may be assigned.
• The position requires that the individual perform effectively, considerately and professionally when in contact with attorneys and other personnel of the firm as well as clients and others outside of the firm.

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Recruiting@BoutinJones.com.

SMUD is seeking a collaborative, motivated professional to provide legal service to staff counsel, manage complex document production efforts, support legal and regulatory filings, conduct research and draft documents. A current need is for support in labor and employment litigation and counseling. This position will involve communication across the enterprise and with the public and will involve a wide range of legal and policy issues. We are a diverse team with high professional standards that are committed to providing ethical, efficient, and courteous service.

You must clearly demonstrate, on your resume, that you possess the knowledge, skills and experience required in the minimum qualifications listed in this posting.

To apply, please visit: https://smud.org/careers.

We are actively hiring for a Civil Litigation Secretary. Join us and support CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, in achieving our goals.

We are looking for motivated, innovative individuals, who think big and move fast with a passion for service excellence.

Essential Functions / Principal Responsibilities

• Types and transcribes correspondence and various legal documents and forms.
• Drafts documents and correspondence
• Litigation: Organizes and maintains files related to current cases and various legal matters in a paper lite environment, with strong emphasis on electronic filing and e-filing with Courts. Dockets and calendars legal appearances and filing deadlines.
• Litigation: Provides administrative support to supervising attorneys with depositions, medical examinations, court and arbitration hearings, and work with retained experts.
• Knowledge of Electronic Legal Management. e-Docs preferred. Familiar with Team Connect preferred. Ability to manage in a strictly electronic environment. Strong Microsoft Office product skills, including but not limited to Office 365, TEAMS and OneDrive. Skilled in working with Adobe and utilizing and manipulating PDF documents. California Court venue and understanding and familiarity with local rules a plus, as well as knowledge of e-filing process with various California courts.

What would make us excited about you

• Knowledge of legal terminology and of proper formats for legal documents, legal procedures and document editing skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; strong attention to detail.
• Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to file using an alpha-numeric system.
• Knowledge of legal software applications
• Knowledge of practice areas and legal procedures

Preferred

• 1 – 2 years’ Experience as a legal secretary
• 1– 2 years Previous civil litigation secretarial experience in the area of law
• Bachelor’s degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualified applicants may submit resume in confidence to Justine Ramsey, Talent Acquisition Consultant  through the firm’s web application: https://bit.ly/3IlAQGN.

We are actively hiring for a Litigation Paralegal. Join us and support CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, in achieving our goals.

We are looking for motivated, innovative individuals, who think big and move fast with a passion for service excellence.

Essential Functions / Principal Responsibilities

Provides advanced paralegal support services to CSAA IG attorneys defending insureds involved in litigation, working on primarily the more complex cases; providing paralegal support services to litigation attorneys.

• Legal file review and initial drafting of legal documents, such as discovery responses, trial documents, jury instructions, motions and other pleadings.
• Prepare and assist in preparing reports to client/principal, including discovery summaries.
• Responsible for calculating statutory deadlines and completing assignments in compliance with same.
• Assignments may be more complex and caseload greater than that of a Paralegal I.
• Legal research via electronic resources (WestLaw) (LexisNexis) and in law libraries on variety of legal issues involving civil procedure, personal injury, and subrogation, of higher complexity and importance.
• Performs complex fact-finding investigations and submits findings with a comprehensive legal analysis to staff attorneys based on investigation.
• Conducts insured client interviews for discovery purposes.
• Assists attorney with preparation of evidence and works with retained experts for trial, arbitration, and mediation readiness.
• Responsible for administrative matters such as law library updates, follow-up on subpoenas, notarizing documents.
• Responsible for compliance with mandatory continuing legal education rules.

What would make us excited about you

Required:

• Strong PC skills and demonstrated knowledge of legal software applications and Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Strong written skills needed to compose legal documents
• Ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information
• Strong analytical, verbal communication and organizational skills
• Advanced knowledge of the law, which includes understanding legal concepts, terminology, principles and legal procedures
• Understand legal and professional ethics
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a litigation team
• Proficient in researching various and novel legal issues
• Efficient in handling and completing of assignments with short deadlines.
• Open-minded, flexible, curious, proactive and eager to learn.
• Team player with willingness to assist and help others.

Preferred:

• Ability to provide direction to lower level staff and act as a team leader
• Education, Work Experience, Licenses & Certifications
• 5-10 years previous experience as a litigation paralegal with background and familiarity in insurance defense
• Notary license

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification(s) and/or licensure(s) in functional area.
• Paralegal certification per CA Business & Professions Code Section 6450-6456 or as required by statute in other states as applicable.
• Complete and stay current with Paralegal Continuing Education requirements.

Qualified applicants may submit resume in confidence to Justine Ramsey, Talent Acquisition Consultant  through the firm’s web application: https://bit.ly/3nIZuI0.

We are actively hiring for a Legal Secretary to join our team. Join us and support CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, in achieving our goals! We are looking for motivated, innovative individuals, who think big and move fast with a passion for service excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for legal secretarial and administrative tasks, including but not limited to document creation, editing and preparation, filing, telephone calls, and mailings.
• Organizes and maintains files and databases related to current cases and various legal matters including, dockets and calendars, legal appearances and filing deadlines.
• Provides administrative support to attorneys with assigned projects and with scheduling and coordinating meetings and arranging travel plans.
• Provides administrative support with subpoenas, depositions, mediations, court and arbitration hearings, and work with retained experts.
• Reviews and file documents with State and Federal Courts in California.
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail for attorneys supported, including scan and save incoming and outgoing documents.
• Answers and handles incoming phone calls in a professional manner.
• Maintains calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.
• Assist with trial preparation.

What would make us excited about you?

• 5 years’ experience as a legal secretary in civil litigation and a strong understanding of the litigation process.
• Excellent communication, organization and grammar skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle ever-changing priorities.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and of proper formats for legal documents, legal procedures and document editing skills.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Court rules, filings, and e-filings (including LexisNexis and One Legal).
• Must exhibit strong typing skills and ability to learn and quickly become proficient in new computer software programs.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle and respond to sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to file using an alpha-numeric system.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, be a team player, and be committed to providing a high level of client service.
• High school diploma/GED (or equivalent) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
• TeamConnect or ProLaw experience is a plus.
• Notary license a plus.

Qualified applicants may submit resume in confidence to Justine Ramsey, Talent Acquisition Consultant  through the firm’s web application: https://bit.ly/3yO90Qr.

Downey Brand LLP, a regional multi-office law firm, seeks a Practice Support Coordinator with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Being a law firm, we feel someone with previous legal experience, preferably as a legal secretary, paralegal or someone in legal IT, would be ideally suited for this position. The candidate should be familiar with all aspects of desktop help desk and end user support. You will join our strong IT staff with an emphasis on supporting Windows 10, MS Office, Outlook, document management, CCC Macro Pro and case/practice management software. Understanding how these systems work together is a major plus. MS Word experts will get special consideration.

Successful candidates should possess a working knowledge of common legal processes so that they can assist in supporting solutions used by the firm. You will be interacting directly with our attorneys, paralegals, secretaries and support staff. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, especially phone/remote support skills are required. This position fields incoming emails and calls to the Help Desk and escalates as needed to senior team members. The ideal candidate will also be focusing on training all new employees on our current desktop environment and develop an ongoing training program for employees as needed.

We are looking for a dedicated employee that can become a valuable addition to our IT team. We will train the right candidate on our firm environment and on the software we use. Our IT staff supports most functions internally, so we can offer you exposure to the latest technologies. Our environment consists mostly of Windows 10 desktops, Office 2016, eDocs and iManage document management systems, and other legal specific software applications. We also support remote workers with virtualized desktops through VMWare Horizon and mobile devices through VMware Workspace One (AirWatch).

We have three offices in California and one in Nevada. Some limited travel may be required for this position.

This position requires exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. A solid work ethic, impeccable attendance and punctuality, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are critical. A positive attitude, the ability to set priorities and to work under pressure, and the ability to establish a good rapport with firm attorneys and staff is vital.

Qualified applicants may submit cover letter and resume in confidence to Cindy Snook, Director of Human Resources, through the firm’s web application: www.downeybrand.com. Submit your application for this position here: Information Technology Specialist I. No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

An established law firm in Folsom is seeking a full-time, in person, legal assistant or paralegal with experience in Trusts & Estates Planning.

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing drafts of trusts, wills, deeds, powers of attorney and other related documents
• Client intake
• Coordinating attorney’s calendar with receptionist
• Scheduling clients
• Communication with clients – over the phone or through email or written letters as well as in person
• Client relationship cultivation and service
• Creating estate planning documents
• Assembling estate planning documents in binder for signing meeting
• Follow up with clients to obtain or gather information as needed ·
• Maintain confidential Estate Planning client files ·
• Assist in client Estate Planning signing appointments as needed (notary license needed)
• Scanning signed estate planning documents and making USB drives
• Preparing estate planning binders and other documents for clients and mailing
• Gathering documents from clients with follow up when necessary
• Administrative tasks (scanning files, making copies, e-mail communication, and answering phones)
• Tracking and assisting with deadlines

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Familiarity with Wealthcounsel, Abacus, Microsoft Office
• Experience in a law firm setting (experience in estate planning preferred but not required)
• Notary license (firm can pay for employee to obtain notary license).
• College degree
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

compensation: $18-25/hr DOE
employment type: full-time

To apply email sheri@hoffmanandhoffman.com.

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Boutique law firm practicing in the areas of estate planning, business planning, and trust, probate and conservatorship administration looking for an intellectual, self-motivated, creative thinker with a professional personality, organizational skills and writing skills. Candidate needs strong people skills and the ability to work in a team environment as the position will work directly with the female principal and chief of operations along with supporting the paralegals and associate attorneys. The position requires interviewing and completing all client intake requests, processing conflict checks, calendaring all client meetings and setting up new files. The position requires creating the first impression of the firm by greeting all guests of the firm, setting up for daily meetings, and maintaining the firm’s public areas including security, strict confidentiality and COVID protocols. The position works directly with the chief of operations to maintain the firm’s databases and tracking systems for workloads and intake. The position requires completing daily administrative functions such as mail and filing support. Candidate should be able to learn legal case management software.

This is a full time position

Compensation: $26.00/hour

To apply: send resume and cover letter to meghan.pounds@calegacylaw.com

Full-time – some remote work availability

Our downtown Sacramento office is in search of an experienced Legal Secretary who will be responsible for supporting our litigation attorneys by performing a variety of duties, including formatting, editing, and filing legal documents as well as communicating with attorneys and court personnel.  Knowledge of court rules for State Superior Courts and State Courts of Appeal in the First and Third Districts, Federal District Court in the Northern District and the Eastern District is a plus.  Other duties will include case management and calendaring, formatting memos and letters, opening cases, working with our attorneys on incorporating and dissolving nonprofit organizations, and assisting with other legal or administrative tasks as needed.  The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of legal secretary experience and will be a self-starter who is detail-oriented and who has a strong word processing background.  Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Court electronic filing systems is required. Experience with Worldox and Practice Master a plus. We place a high value on increasing diversity in our workplace.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, firm paid life insurance policy and LTD, 401(k) eligibility after six mos. 100% vested firm contributes 4%, 6 days sick, 3 days CA PSL, vacation, paid parking

Please send a cover letter, resume to cbergstrom@olsonremcho.com

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Staff Legal Secretary to join our team!  The Staff Legal Secretary performs a broad range of administrative and secretarial support for two or more General Liability defense attorneys.  Organizes and maintains all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters.  Applies knowledge of legal document formats to transcribe and/or type contracts, briefs, summonses, complaints, and motions. Zurich is open to hiring talent in their Sacramento office.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Providing administrative support to two or more attorneys such as answering the phone, scheduling and maintaining calendars, etc.

• Responding to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses
• Drafting legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed
• Maintaining accurate systems for assigned attorneys’ cases
• Organizing and maintaining case files and documentation, electronically
• Contributing to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry
OR

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry
  AND
• Experience drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Experience providing administrative support to two or more attorneys

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree

• Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Experience in Civil Litigation
• Experience supporting remote Attorneys

To apply please follow the link below

https://www.careers.zurich.com/job-invite/90106/

Firm Name:                 AF Law, PC
Address:                      9343 Tech Center Drive, Suite 165, Sacramento CA 95826
Phone Number:           916-434-1600
Areas of Practice:        Family Law
Software Used:           MyCase, LawYaw, Mac Products, Dissomaster, Word
Position Available:      Legal Secretary/Assistant
Years of Experience    Required: 0+
Employment type:       full time. Mon-Thur 9-5 and Friday 9-1.

AF Law is a partnership focused entirely on family law. We work with all types of families to help navigate the chaos that a separation can cause to a family. Family law requires a substantial amount of court time and litigation, so the attorney’s are regularly in court or in trial. We are a fast paced, but laid back office. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, ability to calculate and calendar deadlines and hearings with confidence, and willing to work as a team.

Benefits include health, vision, disability, 401k, bonus opportunities. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please email cover letter and resume to jessica@affamlaw.com