Legal Secretary

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented full-time legal secretary or paralegal with three or more years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will have a great attitude, work well on a team, be proactive, embrace learning new procedures and programs, and thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a heavy workload including document production, formatting, and editing
• Take ownership of electronic calendaring for attorneys' appearances and deadlines, including manually calculating dates and ensuring deadlines are met
• Manage attorneys' schedules to maximize productivity
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality
• Use computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and the internet while adhering to the firm's style and procedures
• Navigate California Courts and Federal rules, or know where to find them
• Perform e-filing in Superior and Federal Courts
• Cover for other secretaries as needed with a team-oriented mindset

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience in a law firm
• Experience using Microsoft products in a professional setting
• Civil litigation experience (required)
• Knowledge of California Courts (preferred)
• Appellate experience (helpful, but not required)
• Labor & Employment experience (helpful, but not required)
• Paralegal certificate (helpful, but not required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Medical, dental, and life insurance (100% paid for the employee)
• 401k and profit sharing
• Paid sick and vacation days
• Paid parking
• On-site gym
• Office stocked with snacks, water, and a latté & cappuccino machine
• MCLE classes for attorneys and staff
• Social events (family picnics, staff appreciation team-building events, holiday parties, bar passage happy hours, etc.)

We foster a collaborative work environment where staff and attorneys work together to provide the best service to our clients and produce high-quality work.