Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Description
Litigation Secretary

A midsize East Bay law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Secretary to support its litigation practice.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with calendaring and case coordination. Familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel, WordPerfect, Adobe, Microsoft Office, Abacus, and MerusCase is a plus. The ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and communicate effectively is essential.

This firm offers excellent benefits, and compensation is commensurate with experience.


Key Responsibilities:

+ Manage calendaring and scheduling for client appointments, depositions, court appearances, court reporters, and mediations

+ Assist with trial preparation

+ Prepare exhibit binders and indexes

+ E-file documents in state and federal courts

+ Draft court documents, pleadings, notices of deposition, and complaints

+ Communicate...