Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Litigation Secretary
A midsize East Bay law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Secretary to support its litigation practice.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with calendaring and case coordination. Familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel, WordPerfect, Adobe, Microsoft Office, Abacus, and MerusCase is a plus. The ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and communicate effectively is essential.
This firm offers excellent benefits, and compensation is commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage calendaring and scheduling for client appointments, depositions, court appearances, court reporters, and mediations
- Assist with trial preparation
- Prepare exhibit binders and indexes
- E-file documents in state and federal courts
- Draft court documents, pleadings, notices of deposition, and complaints
- Communicate with outside vendors
- Subpoena records and complete/send related forms to vendors
- Process billing
- Support preparation of TOAs and TOCs
Qualifications:
- Typing speed of 60+ WPM
- Prior litigation support experience preferred
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
• Ability to produce accurate written work, including legal correspondence and court-related documents, with careful attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with attorneys, clients, courts, vendors, and other contacts.
• Knowledge of civil litigation, discovery processes, and trial preparation.
Compensation
$80,000.00-$103,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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