• Competent provision of legal services including: legal research, drafting motions, pleading, orders, judgments and status updates
• Oversight and analysis of discovery
• Develop strong effective legal strategies and effectively communicate best legal interest to clients
• Oversight, counsel, guide, train and mentor junior associates and contract attorneys
• Conveys confidence in person and on the phone
• Shows empathy to clients and puts them at ease during their difficult time
• Treats a call at 4:30 on Friday with the same care and compassion as one on Monday morning
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Inbound sales experience is a plus
• Go-getter with a strong work ethic
Our Oakland based law firm is small enough that everyone is a critical part of the team, yet big enough to offer the security and benefits you want. Work where you know the managing partner and have daily interaction with the clients we serve.
You must have real property law experience (minimum 2 years). To be a key player on a team, you must be punctual, computer literate, and have a great attitude. Candidates must have first-rate interpersonal skills and be comfortable on the phone with clients and effective at developing rapport with prospective clients
Responsibilitie include:
- Organizing files
- Preparing case-files for hearings and trials
- Scheduling events on the Firm’s master calendar
- Drafting letters and simple court documents
- Conducting research about laws and judicial decisions
- Helping attorneys prepare cases for hearings
- Assisting lawyers in the courtroom
- Communicating with clients providing updates and gathering information
- Preparing discovery and responses to discovery demands
Candidates should have completed a course of study offered by a college or university especially for Paralegals, and possess a certification as a trained Paralegal.
Ready to Apply? If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email info@estavillolaw.com with your current resume and a cover letter.
Legal Secretary
Have you been a legal secretary 3+ years and are ready for a change in 2018?Do you live in the Bay Area and wish you could find a job with a shorter commute, so you can spend your non‐work hours enjoying your life? Do you want to work for one of the fastest growing firms in Oakland? Are you ready for a litigation law firm that wants to challenge you to grow, learn new skills and be productive so the day flies by?
If so, send us your resume and a cover letter illustrating your exceptional secretarial skills and knowledge of daily tasks in a civil litigation firm. (Hint: help us understand why you are the person we should interview!)
Responsibilities Include:
- Draft, transcribe, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents, letters, summons, court papers, etc.
- File and serve pleadings, discovery and other legal documents in a variety of state and federal courts according to state and federal local rules.
- Assist attorneys by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; schedule client meetings, court reporters, expert witnesses, etc.
- Maintain attorneys’ calendars by planning and scheduling depositions, client interviews, teleconferences; schedule and docket court appearances, discovery, case management, and trial dates, etc.
This is a mid-level, full-time position. Candidates must have:
• Three-five years of current legal, secretarial experience
• Some litigation experience
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with MS Word and Outlook
• Exceptional writing, proofreading, technology, and administrative skills are required
• A four-year degree is preferred
Understanding or prior experience with real property law a plus but not required
We offer a competitive salary and are located right outside the Downtown Oakland BART Station!
Ready to Apply?
This position is a more than a job for the right person; it’s a career. Salary is commensurate with skill and experience and is negotiable. A generous benefits package is offered. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email info@estavillolaw.com with your current resume and a cover letter.
