Placement Counsel · 14 hours ago
Remote Legal Secretary / California Litigation Paralegal
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expPlacement Counsel is a California litigation firm seeking an experienced legal secretary / litigation paralegal. The role involves a variety of secretarial and litigation tasks, requiring strong attention to detail and experience with California litigation matters.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Drafting letters and other correspondence
Formatting documents in Microsoft Word with strong attention to detail
Proofreading legal documents
Managing busy attorney calendars
Coordinating telephone and video conferences, and other meetings
California and federal litigation matters, including court filings
Propounding and responding to written discovery
Service of parties and witnesses
Pleadings
Docketing court deadlines
Preparing subpoenas, deposition notices, and proposed orders
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience with California litigation matters
good legal secretary / assistant experience with California litigation matters
Drafting letters and other correspondence
Formatting documents in Microsoft Word with strong attention to detail
Proofreading legal documents
Managing busy attorney calendars
Coordinating telephone and video conferences, and other meetings
good litigation experience as a paralegal
California and federal litigation matters, including court filings
Propounding and responding to written discovery
Service of parties and witnesses
Pleadings
Docketing court deadlines
Preparing subpoenas, deposition notices, and proposed orders
Experience as a paralegal or legal secretary or assistant
Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or paralegal certificate
A positive attitude and friendly approach, even during hectic times
Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team
Exceptional Microsoft Word skills, including ability to format litigation documents
Understanding of federal and California civil litigation procedures
The ability to read, understand, and strictly follow federal and state court rules
Extraordinary attention to detail and deadline management
Ability to self-start, manage several projects, and follow through without reminders
Desire for variety in work, and frequent new challenges
Excellent communication skills
Preferred
client billing experience
Company
Placement Counsel
Selina Farrell is Placement Counsel’s founder, managing attorney, and lead placement specialist.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Selina Farrell
Founder and Attorney Placement Specialist
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