Job Details
Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP, has an immediate opening for a full-time legal secretary to join our civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills, is dedicated and detailed oriented with 7+ years of current experience on a civil litigation desk.
Job Requirements:
Must be able to handle workload for 4+ attorneys on a heavy litigation desk.
Must be able to manage attorney scheduling and calendars accurately and efficiently with electronic system
Must be able to prepare, format, & edit legal documents such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence (including TOA/TOC)
Must have thorough knowledge of rules and procedures for service of documents and filings with Federal Courts and California Superior Courts (manual and electronic filing);
Ability to multi-task and complete assignments quickly and accurately to meet demanding deadlines
Manage documents in firm document management system
Ability to take initiative, be resourceful and anticipate needs of attorneys
Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years' current experience on a civil litigation desk
Attention to detail is an absolute requirement
Paralegal skills a plus
Employment Law experience a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills -- you must be able to communicate and interact with clients, court staff, and other third parties on behalf of the firm in a professional and courteous manner
Must be a team player and be able to work effectively and courteously with your co-workers, especially in times of stress
Will provide assistance to others within the firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and cooperation among all staff members
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Outlook and Adobe.
Experience with document management system preferred. Imanage and Prolaw experience a plus.
We offer competitive salary and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/ADD, 401k).
This position will start off as 100% in the office and work towards remote hybrid after initial employment period.
- Please submit resume with cover letter and salary requirement.