Litigation Legal Assistant - Fast-Paced, Full Benefits

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office. Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents.
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts.
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service.
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Attention to detail

Initiative and self-direction

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office. Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package.