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Legal Assistant for Small San Leandro Firm

Looking for a part-time Legal Assistant for a small firm located in downtown San Leandro, CA. Primary areas of practice include Family Law, Probate, Trust Litigation, and Personal Injury.

This position is a unique opportunity to gain valuable, first-hand legal experience while working directly under multiple attorneys. Looking for someone who is hard-working, organized, detail-oriented, and is a self-starter. This is an in-office position. 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Friendly attitude and good phone etiquette;
  • Strong secretarial skills (70+WPM);
  • Bilingual (Spanish) a plus;
  • Computer literacy and familiarity/fluency with Adobe, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the attorneys;
  • Manage, update, and enter calendar deadlines, including court dates and statutes of limitation;
  • Draft legal correspondence and other documents;
  • Prepare, maintain, and update case files to ensure efficiency, organization, proper case management, and understanding of case status by other employees and attorneys;
  • Prepare and respond to written discovery, catalog evidence, and organize evidence in anticipation of trial;
  • Prepare pleadings; 
  • Assist with client billings and accounts; and
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Staff hours are M-F, 9-5pm (Minimal overtime, if any). Please reply with a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.