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Robert Half Legal Secretary in Oakland, California
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
Hands-on experience with legal correspondence and court filing procedures is a plus
Proficiency in database management
Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
Possessing an understanding of word processing and spreadsheets is desired
Able to manage time well
Knowledgeable in local jurisdictional, state court, and federal court rules and procedures
Earlier work involving evidence summary
Proficiency in zoning, planning and land use
Prior experience with typing 45 - 60 words per minute
Good understanding of Microsoft Word
Hands-on experience with reviewing documents for spelling and grammar
Travel arrangements experience
Exhibit lists experience preferred
Red lining experience highly valued
Appellate courts experience preferred
Comprehension of litigation
Case management experience preferred
Proofreading experience desired
Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling
Expense reports experience desired
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Scanning experience highly preferred
Background working with pleadings
Previous experience working with service of process
General familiarity with e-file
Knowledge of filing litigation
Become part of this dynamic, growing firm and take the next step in your legal career. This position is for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment. If that's you, we want to hear from you!
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