Legal Secretary

Sandhu Law Group, APC, is a growing multi-disciplinary professional services firm, focused on providing legal services at the very highest levels to achieve our clients’ objectives. Diversity and inclusion is our foundation.  Our strength comes from embracing the rich backgrounds our colleagues bring to work every day.  We’re a firm where employee contributions are recognized and valued.

A successful candidate will have at least three years of recent California litigation experience; insurance defense highly preferred.

Job Overview:  This position will provide attorney support by performing a variety of legal tasks, including preparing and finalizing documents, calendaring, handling litigation filings, managing case files and assisting with client communication. The position is non-exempt.  A remote schedule of one day per week may be available after first 90 days in office. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, is well-organized, detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to handling their workload.  Dependability and reliability are crucial for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Assist attorneys in preparing, finalizing, serving and filing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.

·  Maintain and organize case files, ensuring that all relevant documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.

·  Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and other written communications to clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

·  Assist in trial preparation.

·  Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in cases as needed.

·  Calendar filing deadlines and court dates, ensuring deadlines are met.

·  Perform other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications:

·  Minimum 3 years recent litigation experience as a Legal Secretary.

·  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools.

·  Strong understanding of state and federal court processes, including e-filing, court rules, forms, calendaring, pleadings, discovery procedures and trial preparation.

·  Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and documentation.

·  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·  Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.

·  Strong writing and proofreading skills.

·  Strong work ethic and takes ownership and pride in work.

Benefits:

·  Competitive salary based on experience, with bonus opportunities.

·  Health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.

·  Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave.

·  401(K) retirement plan.

·  Free parking

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with competitive compensation and benefits.  The pay range for this position is $68,000 – $75,000 annually based on experience.  Candidates with additional years of experience will be considered for a higher salary range. 

A successful candidate will be team-oriented, have the ability to communicate well and represent the firm in a professional manner.

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, cover letter and any relevant certifications to Sylvia Warner at swarner@sandhulg.com. In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and the reason for your interest in our firm.  Responses will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. 

Only candidates with legal experience will be considered.  No recruiters or agencies please.

Our policy is to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Sandhu Law Group, APC is a California multidisciplinary professional services firm. We are focused on providing legal and consulting capabilities at the very highest levels to achieve our clients' objectives.
We are experienced trial lawyers and trusted advisors, relied upon by our clients to protect their interests in a variety of industries. With offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, we are well-positioned to collaborate with our clients to reach their goals.

Salary : $68,000 - $75,000