Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Orinda, CA

Law Firm

Orinda, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Orinda, CA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Litigation Secretary / Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for the Legal Litigation Secretary / Paralegal position at the law firm include assisting attorneys in handling plaintiff personal injury cases from the pre-litigation stage through to trial. This involves preparing discovery documents, adhering to local court rules, and drafting pleadings, law and motion documents, and trial documents. The candidate must be responsive and reliable in carrying out these duties.

Education and Experience Information:
The law firm requires candidates to have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with a preference for those who have worked in personal injury litigation. The role demands experience with legal calendaring and a keen attention to detail. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate strong interpersonal abilities. The ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients, court staff, and other third parties on behalf of the law firm is essential. Being a team player and working effectively with co-workers, especially during stressful times, is also required. Proficiency in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word 2019, Adobe, and Outlook is mandatory.

Salary Information:
The position is part-time, requiring 32 hours per week, with a starting pay of per hour, dependent on experience. The work location is in person.