Job Title:
Legal Secretary - Litigation

Company: Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP

Location: san francisco, CA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Allen, Glaessner, Hazelwood & Werth, LLP, has an immediate opening for a full-time legal secretary to join our civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and organizational skills, is dedicated and detailed oriented with 7+ years of current experience on a civil litigation desk.Job Requirements:• Must be able to handle workload for 4+ attorneys on a heavy litigation desk.• Must be able to manage attorney scheduling and calendars accurately and efficiently with electronic system • Must be able to prepare, format, & edit legal documents such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence (including TOATOC)• Must have thorough knowledge of rules and procedures for service of documents and filings with Federal Courts and California Superior Courts (manual and electronic filing); • Ability to multi-task and complete assignments quickly and accurately to meet demanding deadlines• Manage documents in firm document management system • Ability to take initiative, be resourceful and anticipate needs of attorneysQualifications:• Minimum 7 years' current experience on a civil litigation desk• Attention to detail is an absolute requirement• Paralegal skills a plus• Employment Law experience a plus• Excellent interpersonal skills -- you must be able to communicate and interact with clients, court staff, and other third parties on behalf of the firm in a professional and courteous manner• Must be a team player and be able to work effectively and courteously with your co-workers, especially in times of stress• Will provide assistance to others within the firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and cooperation among all staff members• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Outlook and Adobe.• Experience with document management system preferred. Imanage and Prolaw experience a plus.We offer competitive salary and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeADD, 401k).This position will start off as 100% in the office and work towards remote hybrid after initial employment period.Please submit resume with cover letter and salary requirement.