Junior Litigation Secretary/Receptionist

Location: Oakland, CA

Salary: $25 to $30 per hour, plus Comprehensive Benefits

Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time, Onsite

LHH is partnering with a prominent Bay Area law firm in seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Litigation Secretary to join their Civil Litigation team. The ideal candidate should have at least 1-2 years of litigation experience, a solid understanding of court rules and procedures, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Additionally, the candidate should possess excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and be resourceful in handling various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, pleadings, and other relevant materials
• E-file and file documents with various state and federal courts
• Prepare motions for filing
• Calendar court dates and other deadlines
• Organize and maintain case files and trial binders
• Answer phones and handle general inquiries
• Prepare expense reimbursements
• Coordinate travel arrangements for depositions and meetings
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred
• 1 years of litigation experience
• Solid understanding of court rules, procedures, and calendaring
• Experience with Federal and California filing/e-filing procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal skills