Description

　　Robert Half is seeking a Legal Secretary for its large law firm client with an office in the East Bay (near BART / hybrid telecommute remotely 2 days/week). The qualifications for the position are the following: 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary; preparation of various pleadings including discovery, law and motion matters, writs, appellate pleadings and briefs; knowledge of e-filing in state and federal court; and adept at providing general administrative support.

　　This is an established law firm with long-term, happy staff (low turnover) and friendly, flexible management. The annual base salary range is $80,000 – 100,000+/yr, DOE, and the employment benefits offered are very generous. 37.5 hour work week. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!

　　Requirements

　　Proficiency in database management

　　Strong communication and interpersonal skills

　　Comprehension of civil litigation

　　Practical knowledge of filing in state courts

　　Hands-on experience with reviewing documents for spelling and grammar

　　Adeptness in federal court civil procedure

　　Foundational knowledge in exhibit lists

　　Exposure to public zoning, planning and land use law is a plus, but not required

　　Solid understanding of proofreading

　　Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling

　　Prior experience with typing 45 - 60 words per minute

　　Earlier work involving evidence summary

　　Scanning experience highly preferred

　　Case management experience preferred

　　Good understanding of Microsoft Word

　　General familiarity with e-file

　　Travel arrangements experience highly desired

　　Experience with Microsoft Excel

　　Expense reports experience desired

　　Background working with pleadings

　　Appellate courts experience

　　Red Lining experience highly valued

　　Filing litigation experience required

　　Previous experience working with service of process

　　Should be savvy with word processing and spreadsheets

　　Hands-on experience with legal correspondence and court filing procedures is a plus

　　Solid knowledge / understanding of local jurisdictional and federal court rules and procedures

　　Strong time management skills preferred

　　If you're looking for an excellent opportunity, you could take the next step in your legal career as part of thie dynamic, growing firm. People who are eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment are our ideal candidates.

　　Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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　　All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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