Legal Assistant #ESF2464

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San Francisco, CA - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 80000 - 115000
Posted on: 2 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Top Reasons to work with our client:
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and FSA!
  • Competitive base salary aligned with market standards!
  • Discretionary performance bonuses!
  • Profit-sharing contributions!
  • Hybrid Work From Anywhere (WFA): 2 days in-office 3 days remote!
Job Type : Full Time
Location : San Francisco California
Pay : Competitive Pay & Benefits!
Job Description

What you will be doing:

  • Open and close cases (includes obtaining signed contracts and authorizations from the client gathering initial case details requesting final invoices circulating closing documents)
  • Prepare and send legal and administrative correspondence (including communications with clients)
  • Format finalize and proofread all work products from attorney sent via dictation hard copy and/or email
  • Make travel arrangements for attorney as needed
  • Receive and manage incoming phone calls voicemails and emails
  • Receive and manage incoming mail and service documents and handle or route appropriately
  • Order and save investigation reports and/or medical records for cases
  • Transcribe all dictation in a timely manner
  • Maintain attorney’s calendar (Outlook/Compulaw) for all SOLs reminders tentative rulings appointments depositions and verify coverage. Coordinate with master calendar clerk
  • Create maintain and organize hard and electronic files
  • Save all incoming documents deposition transcripts reports etc. to the appropriate folder/file and route accordingly
  • Prepare and file all Complaints at the appropriate court serve on all defendants and file POS
  • Upon receipt save and then forward discovery onto attorney assigned paralegal and clients
  • Schedule CourtCall Zoom or in-person appearances for cases
  • Coordinate and confirm deposition dates arrange CSR and if needed videographer interpreter
  • Contact Courts as needed to obtain motion hearing dates verify local rules and/or special requirements
  • Type gather supporting documents organize and execute filing of all motions and oppositions as instructed by the attorney (including tables of contents and tables of authorities exhibits)
  • Draft prepare and file all pleadings (hard copy or electronically) at the proper court in a timely manner
  • Trial preparation including preparation of trial binders exhibits blow-ups scheduling experts MILs CACI jury instructions etc.

Experience you will need:

  • College degree preferred
  • 3-5 years of litigation experience plaintiff experience with personal injury Mass Tort and medical malpractice is a plus
  • Strong familiarity with Code of Civil Procedure rules and requirements
  • Knowledge of court filing requirements including experience with e-filing in state and federal court
  • Strong software skills knowledge (MS Office Suite) and calendaring
  • Exceptional communication and attention to detail
  • Strong project and task management skills
  • Highly detail-oriented and able to manage multiple high-volume priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
  • Well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills
Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days

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Top Reasons to work with our client: Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and FSA! Competitive base salary aligned with market standards! Discretionary performance bonuses! Profit-sharing contributions! Hybrid Work From Anywhere (WFA): 2 days in-office 3 days remote! Job T...
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Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

  • Administrative Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Employment Law
  • Advocacy
  • Legal Research
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Cases
  • Legal procedures
  • Law
  • Legal Operations
  • Private Practice
  • Civil Litigation
  • Federal Courts
  • Labor Law
  • Arbitration Law