Oakland, CA • On-site, Remote, Hybrid
$65K - $85K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Job description
Overview
Rankin, Shuey, Mintz, Lampasona & Harper is an insurance defense firm formed in 1946 with an opening for a Legal Secretary in its Oakland office. Candidates are preferred to have at least a year experience as a legal secretary in a law firm. The position can be for an on-site, remote, or hybrid full-time position depending on the candidate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to assigned attorneys/paralegals.
- Format briefs, pleadings, and correspondence, producing Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and other legal documents.
- Prepare shells for attorneys in the preparation for all motions, discovery, and trial documents.
- File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must).
- Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
- Update and maintain client files in a timely manner.
- Maintain attorney calendars through calendaring system (Abacus and Outlook).
- Prioritize and execute attorney assigned tasks quickly and accurately, while being organized and detail-oriented.
- Prepare for trial as needed by assisting paralegals and attorneys.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma.
- Candidates should be familiar with the State and Federal Rules and Administrative Procedures, as well as experience reviewing and following County local rules.
- Successful candidates should have experience and knowledge with e-filing in state and federal court, case management, docketing, calendaring, e-discovery, document review, exhibit preparation, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe or Power PDF, and internet browsers.
- Candidates must have excellent analytical and written communication skills.
The yearly salary range is between $65,000-$85,000. This position is open to all experience levels. The actual salary offered may be above the identified range and will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, and experience.
The firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with competitive compensation and a full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability, Parental Leave and Life Insurance.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Rankin, Shuey, Mintz, Lampasona & Harper is an equal opportunity employer.
No recruiter emails or telephone calls please.
Pay Range
USD $65,000 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.