Legal Secretary / Paralegal for Civil Litigation Firm
Our office is seeking paralegals or legal secretaries to join our litigation team. We are a seventy-five person company with over 10 lawyers, handling a variety of personal injury and employment matters on behalf of victims. We have a fun, but fast paced, working environment, which provides ample opportunity for growth and career development.
The ideal candidate must have attention to detail and be comfortable working in an office environment. This position requires the ability to maintain client contact and the ability to communicate comfortably on the telephone.
Familiarity with the following is a plus, but we will train the right candidate:
- Filing and Service requirements for all California Superior Courts.
- Calendaring civil litigation deadlines.
- Familiarity with the Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and local court rules.
- Propounding Discovery and Responding to Discovery.
- Drafting and preparation of basic law and motion documents and pleadings.
This is a 100% in-office position. Minimum commitment is 30 hours per week. We can provide flexible scheduling to accommodate class and study schedules.
Compensation is negotiable depending on experience. Salary range begins at $21.00 per hour and goes up to $28.00 per hour (or higher) for an experienced and well-qualified candidate.
We are an equal opportunity employer.