POSITION: Legal Assistant / Entry Paralegal (litigation orientation and training)
COMPENSATION: $18-22/hour, full-time, bonus eligible; Medical Coverage; Gym Membership and Tuition Discounts and more!
LOCATION: Berkeley, CA (great commute for East Bay Applicants!)
HOURS: 9:30am – 5:30pm
THE ORGANIZATION: Regional Law Firm
SUMMARY: The Legal Assistant will be responsible for supporting a group of principals in various practice areas on a daily basis. In addition to excellent communications and a mastery of office skills, this role requires the ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, take initiative and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Able to provide high-level administrative and paralegal support to two attorneys as needed
- Prepare and proofread correspondence, memoranda, legal documents and forms
- Greet clients and visitors; respond to phone calls; transmit messages accurately and promptly
- Review litigation discovery documents and summarize findings
- Prepare litigation exhibits in preparation for settlement and trial
- Able to maintain organized and updated client files and matter lists
- Maintain calendars and schedule appointments, meetings and conference calls
- Able to maintain and operate office equipment; maintain supply inventory and replenish as needed
- Process incoming and outgoing paper mail, facsimile transmissions, and electronic mail
- Able to scan and retrieve documents across multiple platforms
- Review and prepare documents for mediations and pre-trial
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 6 months of legal internship or experience
- Excellent oral and written communications
- Ability to move throughout office as needed to perform essential duties
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate work
- Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- A person seeking long-term job stability and security with a solid firm with great growth potential
TO APPLY: If your experience meets the requirements of this position, please submit your resume
