What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Legal Secretary position at Bobbitt Pinckard & Fields II, APC?
Small San Diego law firm seeks full-time, on-site legal secretary/paralegal with 5 years recent legal experience.
Our firm represents local, state, and federal public safety employees and their collective bargaining associations. Offering opportunity for exposure to administrative, civil, criminal, and labor law. The law firm also represents labor organizations in litigation and appellate work in administrative proceedings (civil service, SPB, and MSPB), federal and state courts.
Qualifications:
· Superior attention to detail with excellent proofreading abilities
· Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
· Self-starter with ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
· Strong organizational and calendaring skills
· Proficient in legal document preparation and formatting
· Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and e-filing
· Proficient in Word, Adobe, and Outlook
Job Description:
· Conduct client consultations and manage the intake process
· Draft, edit, and format pleadings, briefs, discovery, and legal correspondence
· E-file in both state and federal courts
· Calendar deadlines and court dates
· Organize and maintain physical and electronic files
· Assist with general administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing emails, & handling mail
· Supporting attorneys with a variety of work styles and preferences